Eileen OBrien Phelps, LMHC

Eileen OBrien Phelps is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 28 years of clinical experience supporting people through depression, stress and anxiety, and posttraumatic stress. She brings a blend of holistic perspective and evidence-informed techniques to her work, drawing on approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, client-centered therapy, solution-focused methods, and EMDR to meet each person where they are.

She earned her training in the University of Maryland system Adlerian school of psychology at Bowie State University, graduating in 1994. Over the course of her career she has also supported individuals facing substance abuse challenges, domestic violence recovery, and struggles with self-esteem, helping clients find renewed purpose and inner strength after painful events.

Eileen describes the therapeutic relationship as a collaboration in which clients are both learners and partners. She works with each person to design a clear, individualized plan that builds on existing strengths and increases confidence in facing life changes. Practical goal-setting and tailored strategies are central to her practice, and she emphasizes the client s capacity to overcome obstacles and create meaningful change.

People who choose to work with Eileen can expect a calm, steady approach that balances respect for their experience with research-based interventions. She expresses a genuine belief in each person s potential and looks forward to helping them map a path toward the life they want.