Licensed clinical social worker recordOregon
Carolyn Phillips, LCSW
Oregon
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Oregon
- LCSW, licence L3357
- NPI
- 1811094048
- Experience
- 28 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Oregon
These details come from information Carolyn supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Parenting support
About Carolyn
Carolyn Phillips is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Oregon with 28 years of professional experience. She focuses on common life pressures like stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, parenting, and coping with significant changes. Carolyn works in English and accepts international clients.
She uses straightforward, conversational work in sessions. Conversations aim to clarify what feels most pressing and identify small steps that reduce overwhelm. She draws on Client-Centered approaches to listen and understand where someone is coming from. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used to spot and change unhelpful thinking patterns that keep stress and anxiety active.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps when relationship feelings are intense or hard to talk about. Solution-Focused Therapy supports people who want practical, short-term changes and clearer next steps. Hypnotherapy is another option Carolyn may integrate when clients want to try different ways of accessing focus and relaxation.
In a typical session Carolyn helps people name the problem, try a practical exercise, and agree on one or two realistic actions to try before the next meeting. She keeps language plain and avoids jargon so parents and working people can fit therapy into busy lives. The emphasis is on useful skills and clearer communication.
Carolyn asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment. Costs vary with location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm current session formats before booking.
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How Carolyn’s approaches can work online
Carolyn draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to structure online work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people can sort out feelings and priorities. CBT provides concrete exercises to change thinking patterns and reduce symptoms like anxiety and stress.She also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy when relationship emotions are central. EFT helps name the feelings under difficult interactions and practice new ways of responding to each other. These approaches translate into short exercises, role practice, and homework that fit into daily life. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Carolyn will discuss your goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. She checks in regularly and adjusts methods if something is not working well for you. Confirm the exact session formats available before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around work, school, or caregiving by reducing travel time. It can also allow for shorter check-ins, focused skill practice between sessions, and flexible scheduling that suits a busy week.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Oregon
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Carolyn commonly address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, parenting, and coping with life changes, with additional attention to communication problems, impulsivity, post-traumatic stress, sexuality, and women's issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Carolyn uses a conversational, practical approach that combines client-centered listening with tools from CBT, EFT, solution-focused work, and hypnotherapy to create steps people can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 28 years of professional work experience in clinical social work.
Is she a licensed clinician and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and is licensed in Oregon.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients; check scheduling and time zone details when arranging sessions.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions operate through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers