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Eileen OBrien Phelps, LMHC

Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Parenting issues Self esteem, Motivation Depression
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About me

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.

Professional experience

28yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Parenting issues Self esteem, Motivation Depression

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

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

FL LMHC MH6147

Reviews

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