LMHC, 12 years of experience
New to Grow
Hi I'm Phillip, Reaching out for support isn’t always easy—so take a moment to acknowledge the courage it took to take this first step. Starting therapy can feel empowering, overwhelming, or even a little scary—and that’s completely okay. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you can feel seen, heard, and understood. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, struggling with self-care, or just feeling stuck, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Together, we’ll work on building healthier boundaries, improving communication (especially with yourself!), and creating more balance in your life. Therapy is a space for growth, healing, and finding clarity—and you deserve all of that and more. If you’re ready to begin, I’m here and ready to walk alongside you.
Our initial session, also known as the intake session, is an opportunity for us to begin getting to know one another and to explore what brings you to therapy. During this time, I will gather relevant background information—such as your personal history, current concerns, and goals for treatment—to help guide our work together. This session can be as structured or as conversational as you’re comfortable with. Some clients prefer to start by diving into specific challenges, while others may want to take things more gradually and begin by building rapport. Both approaches are welcome and valid. You have full control over the pace and depth of our sessions. If you're ready to explore deeper emotional work, we can do that. If you need a session that feels lighter or more grounding, we can take that approach instead. My goal is to create a space that feels safe, supportive, and responsive to your needs.
My style is grounded, present, and intentionally balanced—I bring both a relaxed, personable energy and a deep clinical awareness to each session. When working with trauma, I believe healing can’t happen through intensity alone, nor through comfort alone. It requires a thoughtful blend of both. I strive to create a space where you can feel genuinely at ease while also feeling deeply seen and supported. Clients often tell me they appreciate my ability to stay grounded through heavy work while also keeping the process human, approachable, and real. I frequently incorporate EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) into our work when appropriate. I've seen it open powerful pathways to healing—especially when paired with a therapeutic relationship that feels safe, collaborative, and authentic.
You’ve learned how to survive—but now you're ready to heal. Maybe you’ve been through something that changed you. A traumatic experience, a toxic relationship, a childhood that never felt safe. You’ve become really good at pushing through, staying quiet, staying busy… but inside, you still feel stuck, disconnected, or on edge. You might blame yourself for struggling or feel like your past “shouldn’t” still affect you—but it does. And you're tired of carrying it alone. In therapy, we’ll work at your pace to gently unpack the hurt you’ve been holding onto—whether it shows up as anxiety, numbness, people-pleasing, or difficulty trusting others. This is a space to reconnect with yourself, understand your story, and finally begin to feel safe in your body and your life again. You don’t have to stay in survival mode. When you’re ready, I’m here to help you move toward real healing.
I have been utilizing EMDR for the past 4 years. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) helps heal trauma by allowing the brain to reprocess distressing memories in a safe way. Through guided eye movements (or other bilateral stimulation), EMDR reduces the emotional charge of traumatic memories, helping people reframe them and integrate them more adaptively. It’s like helping the brain "unstick" and properly file a disturbing memory so it no longer feels overwhelming.
ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) helps heal OCD by gradually exposing a person to their fears or obsessions while preventing the usual compulsive response. Over time, this reduces anxiety and breaks the cycle of obsession and compulsion, teaching the brain that the feared outcomes are unlikely or manageable.
Person-centered therapy helps clients by providing a safe, non-judgmental space where they feel truly heard and accepted. Through empathy, unconditional positive regard, and genuine support, clients are empowered to explore their feelings, trust themselves, and grow toward their own solutions and self-understanding.