- CBT
- Solution-Focused
- Family communication
About Phyllis
Phyllis Babrove is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Florida with ten years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, grief, relationship strain, parenting challenges, addictions, and life changes. Sessions are aimed at practical steps rather than lengthy theory.
She began social work later in life and has worked across several settings. That background includes crisis counseling, school social work, diversion programs for adolescents, and work with children and families involved in abuse situations. She has also supported young people with emotional and behavioral issues and substance use concerns.
Phyllis has run and co-facilitated parenting groups that focused on communication with adolescents. Those groups emphasized concrete skills parents can use at home. She draws on a mix of approaches to keep work focused and goal oriented.
Her stated methods include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Systemic Therapy. In practice that means sessions often look at current patterns, test small behavioral changes, and develop clearer communication strategies for relationships and family stress.
Phyllis works with individuals and couples. She aims to help people reduce overwhelming emotions, gain better coping tools, and improve everyday functioning. People who want short-term, action-focused work may find her approach useful.
She offers evening and weekend hours, making it easier to fit sessions around work and family. Interested people are asked to follow the site process to see online therapy options and schedule a first visit.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the client, helping someone feel understood while they talk through triggers and reactions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses simple experiments and skills to reduce intense emotions and change unhelpful behavior. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and visible goals to create forward movement in a few sessions.Finding the right blend of these approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to try methods that match their goals and preferences, adjusting pace and techniques when needed. That collaboration helps keep sessions practical and relevant to everyday problems like workplace frustration or family conflicts.
The site lists online therapy options for scheduling; please confirm the current session formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, take a shorter check-in during a lunch break, or avoid travel time. Different approaches suit different rhythms of work and life, and Phyllis will discuss how to structure sessions so they fit the client’s schedule and goals.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, grief, relationship problems, parenting concerns, addictions, and life changes, among other issues.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is practical and goal oriented, using client-centered conversation alongside CBT and solution-focused tasks to change patterns and behaviors.
How long has she practiced social work?
She has ten years of social work experience in settings such as schools, crisis counseling, diversion programs, and family services.
What credentials and location does she hold?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida and practices there.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.