- stress and anxiety
- addictions support
- anger management
About Miranda
Miranda Phillips is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Alabama with 19 years of clinical experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, bipolar disorder, and depression. Miranda describes clients as experts in their own stories and focuses on drawing out their strengths during work together.
Her style is practical and straightforward. She helps people talk through what's causing tense reactions and builds steps to manage those moments. Sessions focus on breaking problems into manageable parts and testing small changes between meetings.
Miranda has long experience with mood disorders and substance use concerns. That includes work related to disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, drug and alcohol addiction, panic disorder and panic attacks. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address symptoms and help clients develop coping skills.
In meetings she centers the client's goals and preferences. She works collaboratively to identify patterns behind anger, resentment, or frequent outbursts and then practices alternative responses. Progress often comes from spotting triggers, trying different actions, and tracking what helps.
People who want clear steps and steady problem solving tend to find this approach useful. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Sessions are provided in English and follow the counselor's professional practice in Alabama.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Miranda works with evidence-based techniques that focus on skills and practical change. One common approach she uses emphasizes identifying triggers and teaching concrete coping skills for strong emotions; this helps people interrupt automatic reactions and practice calmer responses. A second approach focuses on mood regulation and structured behavior change, which can be useful for mood disorders, bipolar symptoms, and managing depressive episodes.Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review your goals and history, suggest strategies that match your needs, and try those methods together for a few sessions to see what fits. Adjustments are made based on what helps you make small, useful changes in daily life.
Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow quick check-ins when a short conversation will help. It can also let you focus on skill practice between sessions and bring real-life problems directly into conversation so techniques can be tried and refined.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger and mood concerns are addressed?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, bipolar disorder, and depression, plus related concerns such as panic attacks and mood disorders.
What is her approach to working with anger?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques and a step-by-step style to identify triggers and try alternative responses that reduce tense reactions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Miranda has 19 years of professional work experience in counseling and clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Alabama.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.