Education: Two Master degrees, Master of Divinity (M-Div) and Master of Counseling Psychology (MS)
U.S. Navy Retired, Chaplain, serving 29 years. While serving on active duty as a Navy Chaplain, I attended a one year school for Pastoral Counseling. Immediately following this , at my next duty station, I began a second masters degree program for Counseling Psychology. This helped me become a much better Chaplain. I also received extensive training at the US Navy's Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center and then conducted alcohol and drug counseling with military members. Two years after this degree program I was licensed in the State of Florida (my home) as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). After the US Navy, I established the Upper Room Counseling Center, serving people in the Central Florida area. During this time I specialized in Anxiety disorders, Grief counseling and Addictions. I have had the opportunity to help many people mature as individuals and recover from their addictions. My personal motto has been: "Helping Others Help Themselves". Today, it would be a privilege to help you also.
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, ADHD, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Military and Veterans Issues, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Jungian Therapy
FL LMHC MH4358
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Mr. Phillips has been a God send. I’m grateful for his wisdom and encouragement. He has made me feel welcome and never judged. He’s always been so warm and understanding. I’m grateful to have met him.
Written on May 24, 2022 after therapy with Jerry for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Jerry has helped me so much. He is understanding and is helping me with his knowledge and expertise.
Written on Apr 20, 2022 after therapy with Jerry for 3 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, grief, and eating disorders
I am so grateful to Jerry. He had shared a lot of thought provoking input that made me look inside myself and helped me reshape my mindset. Thank you for all your help and guidance!
Written on Feb 16, 2022 after therapy with Jerry for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Great man of god
Written on Feb 07, 2022 after therapy with Jerry for 2 weeks
I’m only 28 years old and Mr. Jerry Phillips is a great person to talk with he helped me on everything I was looking for! If I could give him 10 stars I would! Best Counceler I’ve talked to, I recommend him to you and your family
Written on Nov 30, 2021 after therapy with Jerry for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Jerry listens to my concerns and offers positive feedback along with an understanding of the topic.
Written on Nov 27, 2021 after therapy with Jerry for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes