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My name is Eileen OBrien Phelps. I'm a licensed mental health counselor with over 20 years of experience helping clients with depression, stress/anxiety, and posttraumatic stress disorder. I also have experience helping people with substance abuse issues, domestic violence issues, and self-esteem. I am a graduate of the University of Maryland system Adlerian school of psychology at Bowie State University 1994. Over the years, I have helped many clients navigate through painful circumstances to find a new sense of purpose and strength. I feel as if my clients are my teachers and my colleagues in the healing process. I am holistic and research-based in my work with clients. They use cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, Solution-focused therapy, and EMDR. I work with each one of my clients to develop a specific plan to achieve unique life goals. My emphasis lies in developing the confidence of each one of my clients and building upon the strengths that already exist within them to address challenges You may have come to the site because you wish to address a particular problem in your life. Please know that you have much of what it takes to overcome your challenges and create your best life. Often when people are under stress, they forget or minimize their strengths because the problem seems so big at the time. Let me help you right now by reminding you that you can do this I look forward to creating a plan with you that helps you create the best path for yourself. I believe in you and I look forward to working with you. Don't forget to do something great for yourself today because you deserve it.
Additional areas of focus:Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Anger management, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Adoption and foster care, Communication problems, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Family of origin issues, First responder issues, Infidelity, Jealousy, Life purpose, Multicultural concerns, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
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These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Eileen OBrien Phelps. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
I reached out to better help during my divorce and Eileen specifically has helped me immensely. She immediately taught me coping mechanisms for the trauma I was going through and then helped me to reflect and grow as an individual. She's helped me repair my relationship with my children, helped me to understand my self worth and helped me to define what I want in a life partner and navigate dating again. Her unwavering positivity and support are a cornerstone of her approach to better mental health. I'm truly grateful to have her in my life and would highly recommend her to others.
Written on Apr 05, 2024 after therapy with Eileen for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Eileen is so helpful, and a fantastic listener. I have a confidence that I didn’t have before coming to her!
Written on Mar 12, 2024 after therapy with Eileen for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Eilene knows a lot about disability and being a caregiver. The best match I’ve had here for sure
Written on Mar 09, 2024 after therapy with Eileen for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
A great therapist. She offers great advice. I look forward to our sessions. Highly recommended.
Written on Mar 07, 2024 after therapy with Eileen for 2 years and 2 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
I’ve been working with Eileen for a little over a year now and I can confidently say her guidance has completely changed my life. Eileen is a deeply caring person whose cheerful spirit and contagious laughter makes her the best person to confide in. She’s taught me tons of tools to keep me grounded and to flourish in my life. She supports me when I fall back into unhelpful habits and gently helps bring me back to clarity. After over a decade of deeply struggling with my mental health, I’ve been able to achieve a sense of peace, hope, and a love for being alive- all thanks to Eileen. I’ll be forever grateful for having crossed paths with this beautiful human being and will always hold her close to my heart :)
Written on Jan 13, 2024 after therapy with Eileen for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and adhd
Eileen has provided me with true help with my anxiety and depression. She listens and provides appropriate tools and feedback to help drive results. In the 6 months we worked together I've seen drastic improvement in my areas of needed support. I would highly recommend Eileen to anyone looking for support with anxiety, depression, negative self talk, and more. She is a true professional and has proven results with me.
Written on Dec 21, 2023 after therapy with Eileen for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
I haven't had but a few months of time into better help. Here is my opinion. They are great at what they do and the therapist is amazing! I would highly recommend. She is human yet professional. She is vary skilled at her profession. Overall have had a great experience.
Written on Nov 01, 2023 after therapy with Eileen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
She has been great she listens to me even when I might be frustrated at times. And always try to make me feel relaxed and calm which is very hard at times. I greatly appreciate her and would recommend her
Written on Oct 10, 2023 after therapy with Eileen for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
Eileen has really helped me get through one of the most difficult times in my life
Written on Sep 14, 2023 after therapy with Eileen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Eileen is very professional. Caring and understands my issues.
I would highly recommend her to all.
Written on Sep 09, 2023 after therapy with Eileen for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief
Eileen is amazing. She got me involved in EDMR, which has helped with my paranoia and fears. She’s been helping me with relational trauma. I’m not sure I’d be anywhere near where I am without her!
Written on Aug 28, 2023 after therapy with Eileen for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coaching, and adhd
Very easy to talk to. Definitely can relate and understands what I need. Does not judge me and gives me positive strategies to help me cope with so many years of negative thinking. I would highly recommend her.
Written on Aug 25, 2023 after therapy with Eileen for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Eileen is extremely thoughtful! She has been great help on the couple times we spoke. She gave me very helpful tips.
Written on Aug 17, 2023 after therapy with Eileen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
Eileen has been a beacon in a dark day more times than I can count. She's wonderful. I sing her praises daily!
Written on Aug 02, 2023 after therapy with Eileen for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, and adhd
She's great, calm and patient and responsive.
Written on Jul 05, 2023 after therapy with Eileen for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Eileen has been a real life saver for me, she has helped me immensely .
Written on May 29, 2023 after therapy with Eileen for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, and career difficulties
Caring, knowledgeable, professional!!
Written on Apr 07, 2023 after therapy with Eileen for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
In the few sessions I have had with Eileen she has really opened me up and made me feel so warm willing to open up with her. I genuinely look forward to speaking with her. After our sessions I have tools for improvement and self love.
Written on Mar 15, 2023 after therapy with Eileen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She is an amazing therapist and an amazing person.
Written on Mar 01, 2023 after therapy with Eileen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Knowledgeable and keeps in contact between sessions.
Written on Feb 22, 2023 after therapy with Eileen for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Eileen has been very helpful. She has a great way of speaking to me that shows me that she cares but also that she is 100% qualified and confident in her ability to help me. I trust that with her help that I can overcome many issues.
Written on Feb 22, 2023 after therapy with Eileen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
She listens well and is very encouraging.
Written on Feb 22, 2023 after therapy with Eileen for 3 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, and parenting issues
Eileen has been such a blessing in my life. She is encouraging, joyful, and has really helped me so far with any topic that I’ve brought up in our sessions
Written on Feb 16, 2023 after therapy with Eileen for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Eileen is awesome. She really listens to what is going on and has amazing tactics to helping a person see life in a different light. She always is great at helping you re train your thoughts away from the negativity. I highly recommend.
Written on Feb 07, 2023 after therapy with Eileen for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
Eileen is kind, upbeat, and clearly very well-educated and well-trained. Eileen taught me several really useful tools to combat my negative thoughts, poor self-esteem, social anxieties, and fear of conflict. I’ve noticed incredible progress in just a couple of months! I use the tools she recommends throughout the week and I am able to recognize and dismiss negative thoughts with much more ease. I’ve been so much more comfortable with myself and what I bring to social situations. I am so grateful for Eileen and would recommend her to anyone!
Written on Jan 27, 2023 after therapy with Eileen for 1 month on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and self esteem
She's a great listener but also has great input that helps change perspective.
Written on Jan 24, 2023 after therapy with Eileen for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
I love it that Eileen points out to me when I’m hacking at the leaves of a problem instead of the root of the problem, then she gives great advice to help me shift back to the root. I have improved so much in during these past few months. I am so grateful.
Written on Jan 16, 2023 after therapy with Eileen for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
This is a marvelous person with a huge heart who is invested in what she does. I would recommend :)
Written on Jan 11, 2023 after therapy with Eileen for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
I have had a wonderful experience so far with my therapist!
Written on Dec 28, 2022 after therapy with Eileen for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Mrs. Eileen is professional, knowledgeable and personable. She is fully present and vested in her client’s progress, and extremely skillful in guiding us to identify and work on our issues. She is helping me so much in such a short period of time. I highly recommend her.
Written on Dec 14, 2022 after therapy with Eileen for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and anger management
Eileen OBrien Phelps is a genuine, empathetic, knowledgeable mental health professional and her experience is evident from the moment we started working together. She has a way of gently opening you up, providing real solutions that can be practiced throughout the week between sessions, and I always leave the session feeling understood, empowered, and hopeful. I cannot express my gratitude for the service, her expertise, and the way she conducts herself enough.
Written on Nov 26, 2022 after therapy with Eileen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I love her! She had been such a great help through many issues and a very stressful time of my life.
Written on Nov 20, 2022 after therapy with Eileen for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and sleeping disorders
Very caring, professional, knowledgeable, and kind. Overall just an incredible human being. I am very grateful to have her in my corner!
Written on Nov 16, 2022 after therapy with Eileen for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
I think Eileen is one of the best! So tuned into me so quickly & has great suggestions & exercises for me.
Written on Oct 06, 2022 after therapy with Eileen for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes
Eileen is absolutely wonderful and I cannot recommend her enough! I have only had a few sessions with her and she has already helped me tremendously!
Written on Sep 21, 2022 after therapy with Eileen for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Grateful for Eileen’s approach, clarity, thoughtfulness and regular messages. Would work with again.
Written on Sep 06, 2022 after therapy with Eileen for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Eileen is absolutely wonderful! She makes you feel so comfortable and supported. She checks in every week to make sure I'm doing ok and if theres anything she can do to help me. She sends worksheets and has taught me great tools to help with my anxiety.
Written on Aug 23, 2022 after therapy with Eileen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Eileen has provided me coping strategies that have helped me overcome some recent adversities very effectively.
Written on Aug 18, 2022 after therapy with Eileen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Eileen has been very helpful and is very knowledgeable, I always feel as if she is truly interested in my situations
Written on Aug 18, 2022 after therapy with Eileen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Very helpful
Written on Aug 02, 2022 after therapy with Eileen for 2 weeks on issues concerning adhd
Eileen is honestly the most helpful therapist I’ve ever had. She listens, understands, is helpful, doesn’t focus on inner child crap, gives me daily tools to help on hard days, helps me achieve my goals and is a great person as well.
Written on Jul 29, 2022 after therapy with Eileen for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Eileen has been so much better than the first therapist I had. The first two months I paid for therapy with BetterHelp were basically a waste of money. Rosalind was my previous therapist and she was a judgmental tyrant.
Written on Jul 08, 2022 after therapy with Eileen for 1 month on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Eileen has been such an incredible help. 10/10 recommend
Written on Jul 02, 2022 after therapy with Eileen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and adhd
Eileen was very helpful and gave us very good advise . She helped us work through some issues and recommended work sheets and a book that helped us learn a lot about our relationship . She was very kind and understanding , I will tell anyone I know in need of her services to get in touch with her.
Written on Jun 22, 2022 after therapy with Eileen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She is a joy and a big help!
Written on Jun 15, 2022 after therapy with Eileen for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
supportive, innovative, helpful. Provides accountability, perspectives that have helped me greatly.
Written on Jun 13, 2022 after therapy with Eileen for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I have felt very comfortable with Eileen since my first session with her, she is very helpful and understanding , I look forward to my weekly sessions with her .
Written on Jun 12, 2022 after therapy with Eileen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Eileen’s steady hand and observant eye have really helped me see a lot of what was causing issues with ny confidence and sense of self worth… It’s been so helpful and transformative, I couldn’t be happier.
Written on Jun 01, 2022 after therapy with Eileen for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
I don’t think I would be in as healthy pf a place without Eileen’s help and guidance. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for help. She has made a world of difference in my life and the trauma I am experiencing. She is a safe place for me.
Written on May 11, 2022 after therapy with Eileen for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, and self esteem
Eileen has been helpful with doing what is comfortable to me. She respects me and makes me feel safe to open up and work towards my goals in therapy.
Written on May 10, 2022 after therapy with Eileen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
I enjoy working with Eileen
Written on Apr 28, 2022 after therapy with Eileen for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, and adhd
She’s great, responsive, knowledgeable and listens to me. I can already see how I will benefit from our sessions.
Written on Apr 23, 2022 after therapy with Eileen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues
Eileen is great! She is extremely attentive and personable. In just a few weeks I already felt like I’d known her a long time and knew she’d be able to listen and help each week. I would definitely recommend her to anyone who needs someone to talk to and wants to learn ways to cope with and work through strong emotions.
Written on Mar 24, 2022 after therapy with Eileen for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and anger management
Eileen Obrien has help me a lot I'm so thankful I found her
Written on Mar 23, 2022 after therapy with Eileen for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and adhd
Eileen is the most supportive therapist I’ve ever had! She’s been great to work with and she’s very easy to talk to. I makes me feel so good that I can hear her excitement for the changes I’m making and the steps I’m taking to better myself. I feel truly supported and HEARD, something I never felt with other therapists.
Written on Mar 11, 2022 after therapy with Eileen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, grief, and adhd
Super attentive and helpful
Written on Mar 10, 2022 after therapy with Eileen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
I truly cannot thank Eileen enough for all of her time and effort on my behalf. I was going through a rough time in my life and Eileen quickly became a trusted partner in my journey. Eileen is honest, empathetic, sympathetic, and a true partner in the healing process. I could not have made the progress I have if not for her. She arms you with the necessary tools and then encourages you to do the work. With that, she provides the path to healing. I came to view Eileen as my “rock” as I went on my journey
Written on Feb 28, 2022 after therapy with Eileen for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Eileen has been incredibly helpful. She is very knowledgeable and truly cares about my well-being. I have a much better understanding of myself after time spent with Her.
Written on Feb 19, 2022 after therapy with Eileen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and adhd
She is very easy to talk too and I enjoy our secessions!
Written on Jan 28, 2022 after therapy with Eileen for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and career difficulties
I love Eileen she’s great! She’s A awesome listener and I love that she checks up on you to see how you’re doing making sure you don’t need anything. I also love that she reminds you she’s not judging at all and just wants to help. I’ve definitely learned a lot from her I can definitely be myself and not scared to tell her anything because she made me so comfortable to just let her know everything.
Written on Jan 22, 2022 after therapy with Eileen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
She really listens to me and is helping me dig deeper in my emotions.
Written on Jan 22, 2022 after therapy with Eileen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Very helpful, understanding, and has been guiding to me see some things I’ve missed that I want and need to know about to work through my trauma and to continue my life in a way that I find continued meaning and purpose.
Written on Jan 19, 2022 after therapy with Eileen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
Eileen has always been very professional and caring, and a good listener. She gave me a very helpful tool on my very first session and I've been making good progress working together with her. I'm so grateful for Eileen.
Written on Dec 25, 2021 after therapy with Eileen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
I'm so pleased with my therapist. She's really an encouragement to me and helping me to see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Written on Dec 16, 2021 after therapy with Eileen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Eileen is an incredible listener and a kind, empathetic individual overall. She is extremely attentive and gives detailed, thoughtful responses. I am so grateful to have been matched with her and for the peace of mind that she has helped me find. She is an empowering voice and helps you understand how to retrain your brain so that it helps you instead of hurting you. Since beginning therapy with Eileen, I have a better sense of self and confidence in my thoughts and decisions.
Written on Dec 16, 2021 after therapy with Eileen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Really great so far.
Written on Dec 15, 2021 after therapy with Eileen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and grief
She is very fast at responding and my first video with her was good and gave me some really good advice
Written on Nov 16, 2021 after therapy with Eileen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
She’s great.
Written on Nov 06, 2021 after therapy with Eileen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
It's nice to have someone who's first response isn't to drug you. Eileen is very attentive, a great listener and has done great things for me in just a month. My wife and family have noticed I've been happier and it's because of the guidance of Eileen. I thought I was someone who was gonna need tons and tons of work and medication and turns out all I needed was someone to teach me how to listen to myself and understand how I can improve the areas I want to.
Written on Oct 24, 2021 after therapy with Eileen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
. I have never had a therapist who cared this much about my well being and responds so quickly and makes me feel safe despite my anxiety and fear of digging deep, she hasn’t given up on me when it’s what I am used to. I run from my problems but she makes me wants me to stop doing that, for once.
Written on Oct 22, 2021 after therapy with Eileen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I was very hesitant trust me this was so scary for me personally. But Eileen has been so AMAZING she’s so understanding and that was what I was scared about not being understood but here I am living my best life and I have Eileen to Thank for that.
Written on Oct 09, 2021 after therapy with Eileen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
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