Licensed clinical social worker recordArizona
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Arizona
- LCSW, licence LCSW-18689
- NPI
- 1083202626
- Experience
- 8 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Arizona
These details come from information Philip 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 management
- Trauma recovery
- Relationship concerns
About Philip
Philip Ward is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Arizona with eight years of professional experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and trauma. He focuses on everyday problems that get in the way of relationships, work, sleep, and self-worth. Philip speaks English and works from Arizona.
Philip uses practical clinical tools to help people sort through difficult feelings and choices. He treats impulses and behavior patterns related to addictions, anger, and attention problems. He also helps people with intimacy issues, LGBT concerns, and problems tied to family dynamics or codependency.
His work is direct and problem-focused. He helps people notice patterns, try new ways of reacting, and review what is or isn't working. Sessions include talking through recent events, identifying small experiments to try between meetings, and checking how those efforts went.
Philip draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to the person in front of him. He views the client as the expert on their own life and uses a range of approaches to find what fits. Expect clear goals and practical next steps rather than abstract theory.
People come to him for help with panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, self-esteem struggles, guilt, loneliness, and issues common to young adults and men. He also addresses multicultural concerns and sexuality in ways that focus on daily life and relationships.
BHow sessions work
Evidence-based methods and online sessions
Philip integrates evidence-based therapeutic techniques into straightforward work people can use in daily life. Cognitive approaches focus on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. These approaches teach specific skills for noticing thoughts, testing them, and practicing alternatives that reduce distress and improve functioning.Behavioral strategies address actions and habits that maintain problems such as panic attacks, sleep disruption, or addictive patterns. These techniques include graded exposure, activity planning, and small behavioral experiments to test new responses and measure what changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Philip will help clients choose techniques based on their goals, needs, and preferences. That process is collaborative and may shift as progress is reviewed.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life by removing travel time, allowing check-ins during a lunch break, or supporting shorter follow-ups when needed. They can also allow a therapist and client to work through practical exercises and homework between meetings.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
Philip helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, addictions, sleep problems, anger, ADHD, and related concerns such as codependency and loneliness.
What is his style or approach in sessions?
He uses practical, evidence-based clinical tools and a problem-focused style. Sessions typically involve identifying patterns, testing small changes, and reviewing results.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional experience working with people on a range of mental health and life concerns.
Is he licensed and where does he practice?
Philip is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Arizona and practices from that state.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and 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