Dr. Phyllis Mogielski-Watson, LPC, LPCC
Licensed counselor guiding growth and resilience
- Strengths-based care
- Goal-focused work
- Support for transitions
About Dr. Phyllis Mogielski-Watson
Dr. Phyllis Mogielski-Watson is a seasoned psychotherapist who brings thirty years of clinical experience to her work with teens, adults, and seniors. She holds LPC and LPCC credentials - Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - which reflect her formal training and licensure to provide professional counseling services. Her practice centers on supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief and loss, self-esteem concerns, life transitions, addictions recovery, and a wide range of family and trauma-related issues.
Drawing on a strengths-based orientation, she blends solution-focused techniques with humanistic and narrative approaches to help clients clarify values, identify personal resources, and develop practical coping strategies. Clients are invited to tell their stories from lived experience while collaborating on action plans and measurable goals to move forward. Her work often addresses parenting and caregiver stress, attachment and abandonment concerns, career and life-balance issues, ADHD and mood-related conditions, and challenges faced by LGBTQ individuals and families.
Dr. Mogielski-Watson emphasizes meaning and purpose in the therapeutic process, helping people create realistic steps toward improved daily functioning and emotional well-being. Her clinical philosophy encourages exploration of perceptions, use of personal strengths, and goal-setting so clients can live with greater intention. Her practice is guided by the motto Love YOUR Journey ~ Live YOUR Life.
Drawing on a strengths-based orientation, she blends solution-focused techniques with humanistic and narrative approaches to help clients clarify values, identify personal resources, and develop practical coping strategies. Clients are invited to tell their stories from lived experience while collaborating on action plans and measurable goals to move forward. Her work often addresses parenting and caregiver stress, attachment and abandonment concerns, career and life-balance issues, ADHD and mood-related conditions, and challenges faced by LGBTQ individuals and families.
Dr. Mogielski-Watson emphasizes meaning and purpose in the therapeutic process, helping people create realistic steps toward improved daily functioning and emotional well-being. Her clinical philosophy encourages exploration of perceptions, use of personal strengths, and goal-setting so clients can live with greater intention. Her practice is guided by the motto Love YOUR Journey ~ Live YOUR Life.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dr. Phyllis Mogielski-Watson have?
Dr. Phyllis Mogielski-Watson has 30 years of experience.
Is Dr. Phyllis Mogielski-Watson a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credentials LPC and LPCC. License details include CO LPC LPC.0018030 and OH LPCC E.2303621.
In which languages does Dr. Phyllis Mogielski-Watson provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Dr. Phyllis Mogielski-Watson located?
Dr. Phyllis Mogielski-Watson is located in Illinois.
How can I work with Dr. Phyllis Mogielski-Watson as my therapist?
You can work with Dr. Phyllis Mogielski-Watson through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dr. Phyllis Mogielski-Watson work with international clients?
Dr. Phyllis Mogielski-Watson does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dr. Phyllis Mogielski-Watson cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches for online care and personal growth
Dr. Phyllis Mogielski-Watson integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based and Client-Centered approaches to help clients navigate emotional challenges and life changes. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, then choose actions aligned with their values - a useful method for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relational patterns formed early in life and how they influence current relationships, helping clients address trust, intimacy, and family or partnership difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and the client's own goals, creating a collaborative environment where a person’s experience leads the pace and focus of work.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Mogielski-Watson works collaboratively with each client to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts strategies over time so the work remains practical and personally meaningful.
Online therapy options - including video sessions, phone calls, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to access care around daily commitments and geographic limits. These formats provide flexibility for scheduling, ongoing support between sessions, and multiple ways to communicate so therapy can fit different lifestyles and comfort levels.
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