- Thoughts and habits
- Short goal-focused work
- Evening and weekend hours
About Phyllis
Phyllis Babrove is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who offers calm, practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, relationship strain, and life transitions. She uses clear, everyday language and aims to help people change thoughts and everyday habits that get in the way of feeling better.
She trained later in life and has about 10 years of experience in social work settings. Her background includes crisis counseling, work with children and families involved in abuse situations, a diversion program for adolescents, school social work, and co-facilitating parenting groups focused on communication with teens.
In sessions she is warm, nonjudgmental, and straightforward. She listens first and helps people set small, reachable goals. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to make room for each person’s experience and on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot thought patterns that affect behavior.
Phyllis also uses Solution-Focused and Systemic approaches when helpful, shifting toward practical steps and exploring how family patterns influence current problems. She has worked with people around substance use, emotional and behavioral problems in children, caregiver stress, and blended family issues.
She works with individuals and couples and keeps scheduling flexible, including evenings and weekends. Phyllis practices in Florida and conducts sessions in English. To begin, the site matching process is used to schedule sessions based on availability.
She trained later in life and has about 10 years of experience in social work settings. Her background includes crisis counseling, work with children and families involved in abuse situations, a diversion program for adolescents, school social work, and co-facilitating parenting groups focused on communication with teens.
In sessions she is warm, nonjudgmental, and straightforward. She listens first and helps people set small, reachable goals. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to make room for each person’s experience and on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot thought patterns that affect behavior.
Phyllis also uses Solution-Focused and Systemic approaches when helpful, shifting toward practical steps and exploring how family patterns influence current problems. She has worked with people around substance use, emotional and behavioral problems in children, caregiver stress, and blended family issues.
She works with individuals and couples and keeps scheduling flexible, including evenings and weekends. Phyllis practices in Florida and conducts sessions in English. To begin, the site matching process is used to schedule sessions based on availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPrejudice and discriminationSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. Online sessions using this approach let the therapist follow the client's pace and priorities and build a respectful working relationship. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches practical tools for changing unhelpful patterns. When used online, CBT often includes short exercises and homework to practice between sessions that target thoughts and everyday habits.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Phyllis will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. She will check in and adjust the plan as progress or new concerns emerge.
Session format details are not listed here, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and make it easier to keep regular appointments. Some sessions may be more focused on short goal-setting and skill practice, while others allow for longer conversation and systems-level exploration of family patterns.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Phyllis address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting questions, trauma and many related concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
She combines a warm, nonjudgmental listening style with practical, problem-solving steps and attention to thoughts and everyday habits.
How much experience does she have?
She has about 10 years of experience working in social work roles across schools, crisis counseling, family services, and adolescent programs.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - practicing in the state of Florida.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies by location and therapist scheduling; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.