Therapist profile
Susan Phillips, LMHC
Florida
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Anger and Trauma
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Florida / MH3942
- NPI1497886717
- Experience25 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Susan
Susan Phillips is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 25 years of experience. She works with adults on concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, anger, relationship and family issues, addictions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and stress-related problems.
Susan centers sessions on listening and on practical steps clients can use between meetings. She uses a client-centered stance so people can notice what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are brought in to reshape unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused techniques are used to clarify goals and build momentum.
Sessions often include straightforward skill practice, problem-solving, and short-term strategies for calming strong emotions and managing reactions. Susan also addresses grief and the long effects of trauma, helping people find ways to carry daily responsibilities while working through difficult feelings.
She draws on experience supporting people coping with caregiving stress, chronic illness, abandonment, adoption and foster care concerns, and end-of-life issues. Work with her tends to focus on clear goals, small changes, and steps that fit into everyday life.
Susan speaks English and practices in Florida as an FL LMHC. She asks new clients to complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session to begin identifying priorities and realistic next steps.
How sessions work
Approaches used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy starts by focusing on what the person says matters most. The therapist listens closely and helps the client name priorities and next steps, which suits concerns like anger, relationship strain, and grief.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In practice this can mean noticing unhelpful thinking, testing it, and trying small behavioral experiments to reduce reactivity and improve mood.
Motivational Interviewing helps people move from uncertainty to action. It uses brief, respectful conversations to clarify motivation and support small changes, which can be useful for addictions, lifestyle shifts, or sticking with new coping skills.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That choice can shift as progress is made and new priorities emerge.
The original profile does not list specific online session formats. Confirm the session options before booking so you know how meetings are held. Many people choose virtual sessions to fit therapy into work breaks, reduce travel time, or use a shorter check-in when life is busy. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to make sessions practical for everyday schedules.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with adults on anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, addictions, relationship and family issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She practices a client-centered approach that focuses on listening and practical steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused techniques are used to set concrete goals.
How much experience does the therapist have?
She has 25 years of experience working in the mental health field in Florida.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, FL LMHC, practicing in Florida.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know how sessions are delivered.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.