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Susan Phillips, LMHC

Client-centered support for meaningful change

  • Trauma informed care
  • Practical coping tools
  • Goals guided sessions

About Susan Phillips

Susan Phillips is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 25 years of experience supporting individuals and families across a wide range of concerns, including stress and anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, and trauma related to abuse. She also has experience working with Bipolar Disorder and ADHD, and she brings a steady, practical focus to helping clients navigate difficult seasons and meaningful life changes.

Her work is grounded in a client-centered approach, emphasizing the importance of being heard and understood at a deep level. Susan believes that when people have space to express what they are carrying, they can begin to recognize patterns, clarify what they need, and move toward genuine healing. With each client’s goals as the guide, she integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, grief support, and parenting education as appropriate, always keeping the therapy process aligned with what matters most to the client.

Susan approaches the counseling relationship with respect for each person’s unique needs and pace. She aims to keep sessions oriented toward practical steps and lasting change, while offering steady support through the healing process.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Susan Phillips have?

Susan Phillips has 25 years of experience in the mental health field.

Is Susan Phillips a licensed therapist?

Yes. Susan Phillips is licensed as an LMHC in Florida (FL LMHC MH3942).

In which languages does Susan Phillips provide therapy?

Susan Phillips provides therapy in English.

Where is Susan Phillips located?

Susan Phillips is located in Florida.

How can I work with Susan Phillips as my therapist?

You can work with Susan Phillips through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This range of options can make it easier to choose a format that fits your schedule, comfort level, and communication style.

Does Susan Phillips work with international clients?

No. Susan Phillips does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Susan Phillips cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Online therapy with practical, client-centered strategies

Susan Phillips draws from approaches that keep the work both supportive and action-oriented. Client-Centered Therapy starts with listening closely and taking the client’s experience seriously, helping people feel understood while they sort through what is hurting and what they want to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and it can be especially helpful when anxiety, depression, or stress patterns feel stuck. She also incorporates Solution-Focused Therapy, which highlights strengths and builds clear next steps, supporting progress through small, realistic changes that fit the client’s goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Susan works collaboratively with clients to understand what they are facing, what they want from therapy, and what style of support feels most helpful. As goals become clearer over time, the work can adapt to match the client’s needs and preferences.

Online therapy can make it easier to get consistent support while balancing work, family, or changing schedules. Sessions may take place through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving clients flexible ways to stay engaged and work toward meaningful change.

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