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. I want to be a part of that change.
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
Addictions , LGBT , Relationship issues , Trauma and abuse , Anger management , Career difficulties , Coping with life changes , Abandonment , Commitment Issues , Communication Problems , Control Issues , Domestic Violence , Read more...
Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
Services Offered
Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
Video
Licensing
LCSW #SW10920 (Expires: 2021-03-31)
Reviews
She is attentive and listens to your concerns
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.
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.
Phyllis is patient and compassionate
She’s thoughtful and personal and kind!
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!
Phyllis is amazing! From our first conversation she made me feel totally at ease. She was friendly, warm, and compassionate! I absolutely love her!!
She’s a great listener. Very understanding. She provides solutions.
She is the best!
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.
Phyllis perfectly enlightens and guides you to make the best decisions for yourself. She truly cares to help you get to the best version of yourself. I couldn’t be more grateful. She’s an incredible listener with always the right feedback and reactions. I look forward to continue working with her <3
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
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!
Not only she's a great listener, but she would guide you in the right direction without pushing you. Thank you, Phyllis!
It’s only been a couple times but I highly recommend. She listens and offers un opinionated advice and really cares.
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.
Phyllis has really helped me reframe my thoughts and been a listening ear from my petty stuff to my big stuff
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
Phyllis is a kind person, and a good listener. I never felt judge, but always felt supported.
She’s absolutely amazing.
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.
She understands and she is kind.
Great listener, non judgmental.