Susan Phillips, LMHC
Experienced Florida LMHC for trauma and recovery
- Client-centered care
- CBT and motivational interviewing
- Trauma and grief support
About Susan Phillips
Susan Phillips is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with two decades of experience working in the mental health community. As an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor, she has supported a broad range of individuals and families through challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, trauma related to abuse, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. Her years of practice have given her a practical, compassionate approach to helping people find relief and build resilience.
Susan centers her work on a client-centered philosophy, believing that being deeply heard and understood creates the conditions for meaningful change. From that foundation she weaves in evidence-informed techniques, including cognitive behavioral therapy to address unhelpful thinking and behaviors, motivational interviewing to support readiness for change, solution-focused strategies to identify immediate steps forward, grief-focused interventions when loss is central, and parenting education when family dynamics are involved. Treatment is tailored to each person - goals, values, and life circumstances remain central to the process.
Susan emphasizes practical solutions aimed at lasting change and recovery. She welcomes the opportunity to work collaboratively and offers supportive, steady guidance for those taking the courageous step toward healing.
Susan centers her work on a client-centered philosophy, believing that being deeply heard and understood creates the conditions for meaningful change. From that foundation she weaves in evidence-informed techniques, including cognitive behavioral therapy to address unhelpful thinking and behaviors, motivational interviewing to support readiness for change, solution-focused strategies to identify immediate steps forward, grief-focused interventions when loss is central, and parenting education when family dynamics are involved. Treatment is tailored to each person - goals, values, and life circumstances remain central to the process.
Susan emphasizes practical solutions aimed at lasting change and recovery. She welcomes the opportunity to work collaboratively and offers supportive, steady guidance for those taking the courageous step toward healing.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Susan Phillips have?
Susan Phillips has 25 years of experience.
Is Susan Phillips a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds the credential LMHC. License details: FL LMHC MH3942.
In which languages does Susan Phillips provide therapy?
Susan Phillips provides therapy in English.
Where is Susan Phillips located?
Susan Phillips is located in Florida.
How can I work with Susan Phillips as my therapist?
You can work with Susan Phillips through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Susan Phillips work with international clients?
Susan Phillips does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Susan Phillips 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 and Online Support
Susan often works from a client-centered framework that prioritizes the person's own perspective and strengths - the therapist listens closely and helps people discover their own solutions, which is useful for a wide range of emotional and relational concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and coping with everyday stressors. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, nonjudgmental method that helps people explore their readiness to change and strengthen motivation for steps like managing addictions, improving relationships, or adopting healthier routines.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Susan works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts the work over time as progress and circumstances evolve.
Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - provide flexibility for scheduling and allow people to engage from home or other convenient places. These formats make it easier to maintain consistent sessions, access support between appointments, and fit therapy into a busy life while working with licensed professionals and therapists who can tailor the approach to each individual.