Sami Gale, MSW, LCSW, Therapist in West Linn, Oregon

Sarah Gale helps adults across Oregon navigate emotional challenges, relationship concerns, and life transitions with compassionate, evidence-based care. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at LifeStance Health, she provides individual therapy, group therapy, and couples therapy for adults and seniors seeking support for mental health and personal growth. Her approach emphasizes practical strategies and a supportive therapeutic environment to help clients manage conditions such as anxiety, depression, and ADHD while strengthening resilience and emotional well-being. Sarah is especially passionate about supporting individuals and couples in diverse and non-traditional relationships, including polyamorous and ethically non-monogamous partnerships. She also works closely with clients exploring gender identity and provides gender-affirmative medical readiness evaluations in a respectful and affirming space. Her goal is to help clients build authentic relationships, improve communication, and feel empowered in their identities and connections. Her clinical work commonly focuses on concerns such as anxiety, depression, and couples’ issues, while also supporting individuals coping with grief, trauma, and major life transitions. Sarah integrates evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), CBT for insomnia, and mindfulness techniques to help clients develop healthier thinking patterns, improve sleep, and manage emotional distress. She has experience working with diverse communities, including LGBTQ+ individuals, first responders, and military or veteran populations, and offers support for additional mental health concerns. Outside of her clinical work, Sarah enjoys spending time in nature—whether hiking, kayaking, taking scenic mountain drives, or visiting the beach. She also loves caring for her special-needs English Bulldog, reading, spending time with close friends, and practicing meditative mandala coloring.