About Me
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Florida. I attended school later in life and I have worked in different areas of social work. The areas include working with children and families that are involved in abuse situations; crisis counseling; working with adolescents in a diversion program; family counseling; and as a school social worker. I helped students achieve academic success so that they were able to set goals for their future. I also worked with children who had emotional and behavioral problems, and substance abuse issues. I co-facilitated parenting groups that taught parents how to communicate with their adolescent children.
I am compassionate, empathetic, and I care deeply about people being happy. I am easy to talk to and nonjudgmental. My goal as a therapist is for people to reach their full potential and be satisfied with where they are in life. My approaches are Solution Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, but I incorporate other approaches as necessary.
Entering into therapy is the first step towards making a positive change and I want to be a part of that change.
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
Also experienced in:
Addictions
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LGBT
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Relationship issues
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Trauma and abuse
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Anger management
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Career difficulties
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Coping with life changes
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Abandonment
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Aging and Geriatric Issues
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Codependency
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Commitment Issues
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Communication Problems
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Control Issues
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Domestic Violence
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Drug and Alcohol Addiction
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Emptiness
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Family Problems
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Forgiveness
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Midlife Crisis
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Multicultural Concerns
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Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD
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Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks
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Social Anxiety and Phobia
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Women's Issues
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Young Adult Issues
Read more...
Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
Years of Experience: 23
Services Offered
Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
Video
Licensing
LCSW #SW10920 (Expires: 2023-03-31)
Reviews
Written by T.O. on Apr 09, 2021 after counseling with Phyllis for 2 weeks
Phyllis is a great counselor! She has helped me a lot in such a short amount of time
Written by M.E. on Apr 07, 2021 after counseling with Phyllis for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Phyllis Babrove has been truly great! From our first session, she made me feel very comfortable and I was able to freely open up to her. The advice she gave me in our first session has helped me let go of a huge burden I hadn’t fully let go of yet. I am definitely going to continue booking sessions with Phyllis. I actually just booked my 3rd session with her recently. Definitely recommend.
Written by C.A. on Apr 06, 2021 after counseling with Phyllis for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
I really couldn’t have a better therapist. She makes BetterHelp that much better.
Written by J.O. on Mar 29, 2021 after counseling with Phyllis for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and career difficulties
Phyllis is the best!
Written by G.I. on Mar 18, 2021 after counseling with Phyllis for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Phyllis has been great to work with so far. She is extremely flexible, an active listener and responds in a timely manner! I am excited to continue working with her!
Written by A.R. on Feb 01, 2021 after counseling with Phyllis for 3 months on issues concerning addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
While my time with Phyllis was short due to my current life responsibiliities, she was a great listener and kept it 'real' with me. She is a great counselor and would recommend her to all in need of her services. Thank you Phyllis.
Written by C.A. on Jan 30, 2021 after counseling with Phyllis for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Phyllis is very awesome. She feels like truly part of the family when talking to her. Sometimes our views and beliefs aren't eye to eye but I know she understands and knows what I am going through. She is truly one of the best I have gone to in my life.
Written by A.R. on Jan 25, 2021 after counseling with Phyllis for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, and career difficulties
She is attentive and listens to your concerns
Written by K.A. on Jan 10, 2021 after counseling with Phyllis for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
I am very pleased so far with Phyllis as my therapist. She’s a great listener. I feel confident in her skill and can see she has a lot of experience in her way of therapy. I trust her to help me improve the things I am battling in my life.
Written by N.E. on Dec 29, 2020 after counseling with Phyllis for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Phyllis and BetterHelp have been amazing. In just a short time I feel we were able to connect. She is a gentle voice with great experience. Just the guidance I was looking for.
Written by M.A. on Dec 21, 2020 after counseling with Phyllis for 3 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts
Phyllis is patient and compassionate
Written by R.A. on Dec 15, 2020 after counseling with Phyllis for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
She’s thoughtful and personal and kind!
Written by L.I. on Dec 06, 2020 after counseling with Phyllis for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Phyllis has been my therapist for over 4 months now and I am beyond grateful and thankful to have the opportunity to work with her to better myself. She is kind and supporting. She is very dedicated to helping others and goes above and beyond to make sure you reach your goals. She is very easy to talk to and I wouldn't be where I am today without her. She is remarkable!
Written by E.M. on Dec 02, 2020 after counseling with Phyllis for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and parenting issues
Phyllis is amazing! From our first conversation she made me feel totally at ease. She was friendly, warm, and compassionate! I absolutely love her!!
Written by M.A. on Nov 25, 2020 after counseling with Phyllis for 4 months
She is the best!
Written by K.A. on Nov 22, 2020 after counseling with Phyllis for 2 weeks on issues concerning grief
Phyllis has been very helpful in many ways. She has given me insight to different aspects that I hadn't thought of before. She is very easy to talk to and very knowledgeable.
Written by A.M. on Nov 01, 2020 after counseling with Phyllis for 4 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Phyllis has been a tremendous help to me. I feel very differently about the way I communicate and feel on a daily basis these days thanks to all her help
Written by A.L. on Oct 13, 2020 after counseling with Phyllis for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, coping with life changes, and adhd
Absolutely greatest I’ve ever had. She listens she understands and takes her time with you. Answers messages as soon as possible so sweet and caring. I love her!
Written by N.A. on Aug 05, 2020 after counseling with Phyllis for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, coaching, and adhd
Not only she's a great listener, but she would guide you in the right direction without pushing you. Thank you, Phyllis!
Written by S.A. on Jul 27, 2020 after counseling with Phyllis for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
It’s only been a couple times but I highly recommend. She listens and offers un opinionated advice and really cares.
Written by A.N. on Jul 23, 2020 after counseling with Phyllis for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
I’ve really learned from my sessions with Phyllis. I have noticed a change in my outlook and have learned how to better manage my stress and anxiety, which we established as goals together during my first session.
Written by T.A. on Jul 18, 2020 after counseling with Phyllis for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Phyllis has really helped me reframe my thoughts and been a listening ear from my petty stuff to my big stuff
Written by B.E. on Jun 29, 2020 after counseling with Phyllis for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
So far I’ve had two sessions with Phyllis and she has been great! She’s helped me so much already and I’m looking forward to continuing therapy with her
Written by K.A. on Jun 28, 2020 after counseling with Phyllis for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
Phyllis is a kind person, and a good listener. I never felt judge, but always felt supported.
Written by S.A. on Jun 19, 2020 after counseling with Phyllis for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and coping with life changes
She’s absolutely amazing.
Written by J.O. on Jun 14, 2020 after counseling with Phyllis for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
She listens and points me in the direction to go or a direction to try. I appreciate that she reads my journal entries and responds to some of them. A tough time in my life is more of a speed bump than a ditch because of her good counsel.
Written by Y.A. on Jun 08, 2020 after counseling with Phyllis for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
She understands and she is kind.
Written by S.A. on Jun 04, 2020 after counseling with Phyllis for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Great listener, non judgmental.
