Dr. Gilbert has received national recognition for her pioneering work in the field of death and dying. Her bereavement counseling programs, established 25 years ago, serve as prototypes for health care providers at a national level.

The Doctor's area of specialization is major life transition, including: dying, death, divorce, bereavement, job loss, stress management, and depression. She maintains a private clinical practice, and a consulting practice. Her focus is: business and workplace emotional trauma - medical and mental health professionals - clergy - funeral service - educational systems.

The foundation of her philosophy is the conversion of loss and life transition into an opportunity for personal growth.