- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Goal focused work
About Colleen
Colleen Phillips is an LCSW with seven years of clinical experience based in Mississippi. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, grief, parenting strain, anger, and relationship and career concerns. She also has experience supporting people who have experienced abuse and neglect.
Her style is interactive and direct. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use between meetings. She listens to what matters most and works with each person to set clear, achievable goals.
Colleen uses a mix of approaches rather than a single method. She draws on client-centered principles to keep conversations focused on the person's priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps with identifying unhelpful thinking and changing behaviors. She also uses techniques from dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness to build emotion regulation skills.
In early sessions she gathers background and current concerns, then develops a plan with measurable steps. Homework and simple practice tasks are common, so people can test changes between sessions. Progress is reviewed regularly and plans are adjusted as needed.
People often seek her help for recurring anger, ongoing stress at work or home, the aftermath of trauma, or the strain of caring for others. Her approach aims to make anger easier to understand and manage, and to reduce its everyday impact on relationships and work.
How her main approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's priorities and lets the conversation follow what matters most. Online sessions using this approach tend to concentrate on personal goals and immediate problems the person wants to solve.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks concerns into thoughts, feelings, and actions. In remote sessions CBT often includes brief exercises and homework to practice new ways of thinking and behaving between meetings.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships. Online DBT-style work emphasizes practical skills like distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness that can be practiced in daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change as progress is made.
Confirm which session formats she currently offers before booking, since formats are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help people try small changes without rearranging their whole day.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Mississippi
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, relationship and career issues, and anger.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is interactive and practical. She focuses on clear goals and actions people can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience as a clinical social worker.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds an MS and is an LCSW based in Mississippi.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.