Justin Phillips
My name is Justin Phillips and I have been helping people with life's challenges for over 18 Years. My fulltime roll is working with a non-profit community-based agency and I provide individual psychotherapy as part of my small private practice. I am an honorably discharged combat veteran and specialize in working with people who have complex mental health challenges, veterans, folks with substance use problems, the formally incarcerated and many others. I am compassionate, caring and provide quality care. I am married with 5 children and live in the East Bay. I have been a lifetime Bay Area resident and enjoy what our communities have to offer. I connect well with people from all cultures and strive to learn more about your individual situation before jumping to conclusions. I am a fierce advocate for the underserved and have helped pass national and state level legislation to protect people and the helping professions.
I am a fierce advocate for the underserved and have helped pass national and state level legislation to protect people and the helping professions.
My style of therapy is relational and focused on helping my clients feel better, live better and have a better quality of life. I use a variety of therapeutic techniques to accomplish this and am open to adjusting treatment to fit the person, as opposed to checking boxes.
First session
Clients can expect an overview of therapy with me and begin right away. I want clients to leave the first session with a sense of peace and confidence that we can address what brought them to therapy to begin with. I want clients to be comfortable and feel relaxed. People have enough stress already. Therapy should be inviting and supportive.
Strengths
My greatest strengths as a provider is my collaborative spirit and attitude, positivity, optimism and focus. I am non-judgmental and my clients report almost immediately feeling comfortable. My sessions are only held via telehealth and video.
Treatment methods
Motivational Interviewing
My treatment methods vary based on client needs. I specialize in challenging cases involving substance use disorder coupled with mental health disorders.
Psychodynamic
I was trained and practiced as a psychodynamic therapist for several years. It has informed my work and understanding of human behavior. It is a part of my clinical work with clients.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Mindfulness and spirituality can be a part of the treatment depending on client preference, beliefs and need. I am not aligned with any particular religious denomination and am inclusive.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- CaliforniaLicense 114115