- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Phyllis
Phyllis Babrove is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with ten years of social work experience. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, relationships, parenting challenges, trauma and life changes. Phyllis also helps with anger, self-esteem, career questions and depression, along with issues like attachment, codependency, family of origin concerns, and caregiver stress.
She began her social work career later in life and has varied field experience. That work included crisis counseling, school social work, diversion programs for adolescents, and supporting children and families involved in abuse situations. She also supported young people with emotional and behavioral challenges and substance use concerns.
Phyllis has led parenting groups that focused on communication with adolescents. Her clinical practice brings together Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Systemic Therapy. She describes these as practical tools to help people identify problems and try new approaches in daily life.
In sessions she speaks plainly, listens to what matters to the person, and works on achievable steps people can try between meetings. She offers evening and weekend times to fit different schedules. Prospective clients should confirm current session options and scheduling details when they begin the intake process.
Phyllis practices in Florida and conducts therapy in English. Her approach is aimed at helping people manage specific problems and improve how they handle feelings like guilt and shame that come from family, relationships, or past choices.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. It helps when someone needs a space to sort feelings and be heard without judgment. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and uses simple exercises to test different ways of thinking and behaving. CBT can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and guilt-related thinking.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as work progresses.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so sessions can happen from wherever is more convenient. Many people find that using conversational, CBT-style exercises and brief solution-focused steps translates well to remote meetings and helps apply changes between sessions.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to guilt or shame?
She works with relationship, family of origin, attachment, addiction, grief, and trauma-related issues that often involve guilt and shame.
How does she approach therapy for shame-based feelings?
She uses Client-Centered, CBT, Solution-Focused, and Systemic approaches, focusing on clear steps and practical changes people can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience in social work settings including crisis counseling, school social work, diversion programs, and family support roles.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practices there.
Can I work with her if I speak another language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept clients from other countries?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.