Hazel Phillip, LCSW

Hazel Phillip is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 20 years of experience. She works with people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, substance use and other life stresses. She also focuses on concerns such as self-esteem, relationship strain, grief, and adapting to big life changes.

In sessions she uses practical, goal-oriented methods. Conversations cover what is happening now and what steps a person can try between meetings. She blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help people change unhelpful thinking patterns, find motivation for change, and identify small workable solutions.

Hazel has worked in a range of settings across her career. That background informs a straightforward style aimed at real-life problems like work pressure, relationship conflict, and coping with loss. She pays attention to how social stressors such as prejudice, discrimination, and HIV-related concerns affect daily functioning.

Appointments are collaborative. People can expect practical strategies, clear discussion of goals, and problem-focused planning. The therapist also addresses emotions like anger, shame, and guilt while keeping the conversation concrete and action oriented.

Hazel works with issues that often overlap, such as bipolar mood changes combined with substance misuse, or trauma-related symptoms alongside relationship problems. She helps people clarify priorities and take manageable steps toward better day-to-day functioning.

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