I am a Licensed Professional Counselor- Supervisor with a national board certification in counseling and a Specialist Degree in counseling and psychology. I have over 20 years experience in counseling with diverse populations from many different backgrounds. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, women's issues, relationship issues, and career concerns. I have been successful in helping clients become emotionally healthier and make better decisions.
My counseling style is eclectic and insight oriented. I combine rational-emotive, psychodynamic, and cognitive-behavioral therapy. I also use reality therapy techniques to assist clients in evaluating their present situation and setting goals for the future.
If you are struggling with depression, feeling discouraged, isolated or anxious and fearful, I understand and I can help. I have the credentials necessary to bring hope and change to brighten your tomorrows. I enter the process with you and will assist you in reaching your goals for treatment. You no longer have to struggle alone but have someone ready to help meet your needs.
Additional areas of focus: Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-love, Visually impaired, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
MS LPC 0457
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I feel really comfortable with Phyllis she seems to understand what I’m going through. I really enjoy our sessions.
Written on Apr 26, 2024 after therapy with Phyllis for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Phyllis has been nothing short of amazing. Wonderful person and something special as a counselor.
Written on Apr 11, 2024 after therapy with Phyllis for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
I love how Mrs. Phyllis is able to take what I say and gives me an objective solution. It's not even in a judgmental way. I love the way she is objective and helps me to see things in a different light. I also love how her examples help to make many Biblical concepts make much more sense, since I am one who loves to learn to apply Biblical truth to my personal life. She also gives encouragement and hope. I would definitely recommend her for anyone.
Written on Feb 26, 2024 after therapy with Phyllis for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Phyllis understands exactly what I'm going through she's always available give good advice and tools to help me feel my best.
Written on Dec 20, 2023 after therapy with Phyllis for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
Phyllis is a great listener, and very insightful. She has helped build my confidence and identify the source of some of my issues. Every session has been refreshing and enlightening. I highly recommend her as a therapist.
Written on Oct 16, 2023 after therapy with Phyllis for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Phyllis has been the type of person that has literally helped save me. She's given me guidance and support that has helped me get to a much better place and much sooner than I could have ever imagined.
Written on Aug 03, 2023 after therapy with Phyllis for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd