Philip Bloomer, LCSW, LICSW - Therapist in Kentucky

Anger issues
Addictions
CBT and ACT

About Philip

Philip Bloomer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with an LCSW and LICSW and 11 years of practice. He is based in Kentucky and works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, anger, depression and related concerns. He offers straightforward, no-nonsense conversations about what is going on and what can be tried next.

He draws on life experience and clinical training to keep discussions practical. Philip looks at everyday life factors - health, relationships, housing, work, meaning and past events - when figuring out what keeps a problem going. Sessions include information gathering at first, then focused work on the issues you want to change.

Philip uses a mix of approaches such as cognitive behavioral work to change unhelpful thinking, acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values, and motivational interviewing to support change. He also uses client-centered and mindfulness methods to help people notice what is happening and respond differently. These methods are used in simple, step-by-step ways rather than abstract theory.

He speaks English and practices in Kentucky. Philip says he does not judge and aims to be honest and direct in sessions. He has personal experience with mental health and substance use struggles, and that informs how he talks about recovery and relapse without minimizing difficulty.

Initial appointments focus on gathering the details needed to plan treatment. Office-hour appointments are offered Monday to Friday during standard daytime hours, and he has sometimes adapted scheduling for individual needs. Prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.

How Philip uses common approaches online

Philip draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is practical and problem-focused, which can help with anger, anxiety, sleep and patterns that keep a person stuck. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to clarify values and increase willingness to feel difficult emotions while still moving toward chosen goals. That approach can be useful for dealing with longstanding resentment or avoidance. Motivational interviewing is another tool he uses to explore mixed feelings about change and to boost motivation for things like cutting back on substances or improving relationships.

Choosing an approach is collaborative. Philip will work with the client to test methods and see what fits best for their goals and preferences. He uses uncomplicated techniques and checks in regularly to adjust the plan based on what helps most.

Session logistics are not listed in the biography, so confirm which online options are offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a workday, cut out travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can tailor pacing and homework to how clients live their daily lives, helping skills transfer into real situations without promising a specific outcome.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuseAnger managementDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separation Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issues First responder issues ForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivity Isolation / loneliness JealousyLife purposeMidlife crisis Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Mood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Listed in

Kentucky, West Virginia, Ohio

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he address?

Philip works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and anger along with depression, relationship and parenting concerns.

What is his therapeutic style?

He uses practical, conversational methods drawing on CBT, ACT, client-centered and mindfulness approaches to help people change behaviors and clarify values.

How much experience does he have?

He has 11 years of clinical experience and combines professional training with personal experience of mental health and substance use challenges.

Which credentials and location apply?

He holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices in Kentucky.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are used?

Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific session formats.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.