- guilt and shame
- fatherhood issues
- career transitions
About Philip
Philip Sheridan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Idaho with 13 years of experience. He works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, career changes, and problems in intimate relationships, and he addresses guilt and shame when it comes up in clients' lives.
Philip spends sessions helping people sort through what they feel responsible for and what they want to change. He talks through communication habits, boundaries, and patterns that keep people stuck. He often supports men facing fatherhood questions, sexuality concerns, workplace pressures, and issues around identity.
He also works with people experiencing isolation, emptiness, or compassion fatigue. Philip helps people consider life purpose and make practical choices about career and connection. He pays attention to how control issues and codependency show up in daily life.
Philip describes his style as person-centered and collaborative. He listens, asks direct questions, and helps clients test small changes between sessions. He focuses on clear steps people can try rather than long lists of concepts.
In practice he aims to improve how people communicate and how they set limits. He helps clarify values and practical next steps for work, relationships, and parenting roles. If guilt or shame is part of the problem, he works with those feelings alongside the practical issues that follow.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time, and costs vary with location.
How evidence-based methods are used in online work
Philip draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people understand and change patterns. One approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real-world evidence, which can reduce anxiety and clarify decisions about work or relationships. Another approach centers on communication skills and boundary setting, teaching short, concrete practices to use in conversations and at the workplace.Finding the right method is part of the work. Philip approaches this collaboratively, discussing goals and trying methods together to see what fits. He adjusts the focus based on what the client notices and what practical changes are possible between sessions.
Session formats are not specified in the profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier and help fit sessions into a busy week. It can also allow sessions that are shorter for quick check-ins or without video when bandwidth is limited. These practical choices help therapy fit into everyday life while focusing on the problems that brought someone in.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Idaho
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, career transitions, intimacy-related issues, and guilt and shame among other concerns listed in his profile.
How does he approach therapy?
Philip uses a person-centered, collaborative style that focuses on listening and practical steps to change patterns and improve communication.
How much experience does he have?
He has 13 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of life and relationship issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the LCSW credential and practices in Idaho.
Does he work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I have sessions remotely or in different formats?
Session formats are not specified in the profile; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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