- CBT methods
- Motivational interviewing
- Solution focused work
About Hazel
Hazel Phillip is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 20 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, anger, and life transitions. Hazel helps clients manage everyday struggles and pressing emotional concerns.
Hazel has worked in a range of settings with individuals who are coping with substance use, mood concerns, and ongoing stress. She keeps things straightforward in sessions and focuses on concrete steps people can use between meetings. Conversations tend to include practical strategies for managing urges, reducing worry, and handling conflict in daily life.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to guide short-term skill building and longer-term behavior change. She also brings attention to trauma-informed care when past experiences affect current reactions. That means she pays attention to how history shapes responses, and she helps people find ways to feel more capable day to day.
Sessions often focus on skills for managing anger and frustration, improving communication, and rebuilding confidence after setbacks. Hazel works with people who are figuring out career shifts, relationship strain, grief, or challenges related to identity and discrimination. She also addresses HIV / AIDS related concerns when relevant.
Hazel conducts therapy in English. She asks new clients to complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session to begin. Payment uses a cancellable subscription model that varies with location, so she encourages people to review plan details before starting.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Hazel uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thought patterns and test new behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, anger, and low self-esteem because it breaks problems into small, changeable parts.She also uses Motivational Interviewing, which helps people find their own reasons for change and build motivation for steps like reducing substance use. Solution-Focused Therapy is another tool she draws on to set short-term goals and notice what works sooner rather than later.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Hazel discusses clients' needs and preferences, then adapts strategies over time. She checks in about what helps and adjusts the plan together so it fits daily life and goals.
Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session choices before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit around work, commute, or caregiving since they can schedule shorter check-ins or avoid travel. Online work also makes it simple to practice new skills between meetings and review materials together during a session.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, anger, grief, and life changes, plus related issues such as self-esteem and communication problems.
What is her style in sessions?
Hazel uses practical, skills-based conversations. Sessions focus on clear steps people can try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working in different clinical settings with individuals facing emotional and social challenges.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment work?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.