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Phyllis Rowe

Phyllis Rowe, LCSW

Missouri

LCSW - Stress and relationship concerns

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Credentials
LCSW
Licensed in Missouri
LCSW, licence 2019010864
NPI
1275916793
Experience
10 years
Languages
English
Location
Missouri

These details come from information Phyllis 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

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

About Phyllis

Phyllis Rowe is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Missouri with ten years of clinical experience. She works with adults who face stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family conflict, grief, anger, trauma and abuse, and concerns about self-esteem and life changes.

Phyllis focuses on clear, practical steps rather than jargon. She uses goal-oriented conversation to help people identify strengths and reduce stress. Sessions often include setting small, achievable goals and checking progress week to week.

Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at how thoughts and actions link to mood and behavior. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone wants to build commitment to a change. Solution-Focused Therapy keeps attention on what is working and how to build on it.

Clients can expect straightforward talk about current problems, practical strategies to try between sessions, and regular review of what’s helping. Phyllis also addresses specific topics such as abandonment, attachment issues, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, divorce and separation, and fatherhood issues.

She emphasizes realistic plans that fit daily life, whether that means new ways to manage anger, clearer communication in family relationships, or step-by-step coping tools after trauma. People who want practical support for concrete problems often find this approach useful.

BHow sessions work

How her approaches work in online sessions

Phyllis commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and managing stress because it breaks problems into clear steps to practice.

She also uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who want to make changes but feel stuck. That approach focuses on shifting motivation and building confidence one small goal at a time. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to identify what already works and expand those strengths into everyday routines.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of early work together. She will talk with clients about their goals and preferences and try approaches that fit their situation. Decisions about which methods to use are collaborative and revisited as progress is tracked.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. It can also let someone use audio-only sessions if bandwidth is limited or a quick phone-style conversation is needed. Licensed professionals adapt pacing and homework to what works in the client’s daily life.

CAreas of focus

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Listed in

Missouri

Languages

English

DQuestions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, relationship and family conflict, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is practical and goal-focused, using clear conversations to set steps, review progress, and try concrete strategies between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has ten years of professional experience working with adults on a range of emotional and relational concerns.

Is she licensed and where does she practice?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in Missouri.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

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

How do I begin working with her?

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

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