Karen Phillips, LMHC
25-year LMHC focused on trauma and relationships
- Collaborative care
- Evidence-based tools
- Compassionate support
About Karen Phillips
Karen Phillips is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida with 25 years of clinical experience helping people navigate depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges. She has substantial experience supporting adults who experienced childhood emotional abuse or other forms of trauma, and she addresses a broad range of concerns including self-esteem, grief, parenting, addictions, and mood disorders.
Her approach is collaborative and client-centered, grounded in a humanistic perspective that recognizes each person as unique with their own story and needs. As an LMHC, she blends evidence-informed methods and practical skills to meet people where they are, drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) among other approaches.
Karen emphasizes partnership in therapy, working with clients to identify goals, select tools that fit their lives, and develop strategies for coping and growth. She aims to help clients find meaning, improve day-to-day functioning, and build healthier relationships through steady, compassionate support and tailored interventions.
Her approach is collaborative and client-centered, grounded in a humanistic perspective that recognizes each person as unique with their own story and needs. As an LMHC, she blends evidence-informed methods and practical skills to meet people where they are, drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) among other approaches.
Karen emphasizes partnership in therapy, working with clients to identify goals, select tools that fit their lives, and develop strategies for coping and growth. She aims to help clients find meaning, improve day-to-day functioning, and build healthier relationships through steady, compassionate support and tailored interventions.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesControl issuesGuilt and shameLife purposeMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveWomen's issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Karen Phillips have?
Karen Phillips has 25 years of experience.
Is Karen Phillips a licensed therapist?
Yes, holds these credentials: LMHC. License details: FL LMHC MH6148.
In which languages does Karen Phillips provide therapy?
English.
Where is Karen Phillips located?
Florida.
How can I work with Karen Phillips as my therapist?
You can work with Karen Phillips through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Karen Phillips work with international clients?
Yes, Karen Phillips works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Karen 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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 Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take committed steps toward those values while learning to relate differently to painful thoughts and feelings. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, life transitions, and stress that interfere with meaningful living.Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines skills training in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness to help people manage intense emotions and reduce self-destructive behaviors. It can be particularly helpful for emotion dysregulation, relationship difficulties, and coping after trauma.
Karen approaches therapy as a collaborative process and will work with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals use assessments and conversation to tailor a plan, and adjustments are made as the work unfolds so the client and therapist find the best fit together.
Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for busy schedules and for people who live far from in-person services. These formats allow therapists to provide consistent support across locations and make it easier to integrate therapeutic work into everyday life.