Her Story
About Sally
Sally Greig is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Beverly Hills, California. She has worked in the field of psychology since 1994, maintaining a self-employed practice focused on providing guidance, safety, resources, and emotional support to clients. Greig's main areas of expertise include talk therapy, listening, and offering hope and coping strategies to help individuals navigate unpleasant circumstances and avoid despair or hopelessness. She studied at USC for her graduate work, completed internships at UCLA and the former Hollywood Mental Health Services program, and draws on training from experts to build trust and optimism with clients. Greig is affiliated with the National Association of Social Workers and attributes her success to a strong support system, wise choices in training, and a deep passion for her career. Her core values of integrity, compassion, consideration for others, and honesty guide her professional approach, which emphasizes validation, empowerment, and prevention of violent behavior or despondency.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Sally
01What do you attribute your success to?
I think I've been fortunate to be in situations where I've had a very good support system. And I've been able to not only work but to do some things that I personally enjoy. And making wise choices, not always but mostly, for training and being driven to pursue a career that I have a great passion for.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Once working with foster kids, my supervisor said you are spending an hour a week with them listening to them helping them to feel that their life matters and if that's the most you're doing that has value.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
It's rewarding to find a way to be helpful to people. Sometimes it doesn't work but the energy that you put in still matters. And for young people that their lives matter and if they apply themselves they can accomplish what they set out to do.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
There are lots of opportunities because there's a huge increase in psychological despair and mental health issues. The challenge is access to people and bringing people on board and having people believe that counseling matters and that it is helpful.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Integrity. Compassion. Consideration for others. Honesty.
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