- Family of origin issues
- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and solution-focused
About Phyllis
Phyllis Babrove is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with ten years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, relationship problems, parenting questions, grief, and coping with life changes. She also addresses issues connected to family of origin, attachment, and communication struggles.
She began social work later in life and has worked across several roles. Her past work includes crisis counseling, school social work, diversion programs for adolescents, and family counseling. She has experience with children who had behavioral or emotional challenges and with substance use issues.
In practice she uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus on the person in front of her, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, Solution-Focused Therapy to set concrete short-term goals, and Systemic Therapy to look at relationship patterns. Sessions often include direct talk, skill practice, and problem solving.
Phyllis has co-facilitated parenting groups that taught parents how to improve communication with adolescents. She draws on that group work when helping individuals who want clearer family boundaries or better ways to manage conflict. Her experience includes work related to blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, and avoidant or dependent personality patterns.
She works with individuals and couples. People who come for help can expect straightforward conversation, practical strategies, and attention to how early family roles continue to affect current life. To confirm session options and scheduling details, readers should use the site scheduling flow before booking.
Approaches used in online sessions and what to expect
Phyllis commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and helping the person clarify their own concerns and goals. It is helpful when someone wants to talk through how family roles and expectations affect current relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, low mood, and stress management.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Phyllis will discuss options together and choose methods that fit the clients goals and preferences. That collaborative decision happens in early sessions and can be adjusted as progress is tracked.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking using the site scheduling flow, as current options are listed there. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Some people prefer sessions that do not require video; others like regular video meetings for conversational flow. The focus is on practical methods that can be used between sessions to address family patterns, communication, and coping with change.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to family patterns?
She helps people looking at family of origin issues, attachment concerns, communication problems, and blended family challenges.
Which therapeutic styles does she use?
She draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Systemic Therapy depending on the case.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of social work experience in roles including school social work, crisis counseling, and family services.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, FL LCSW, based in Florida.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking by using the scheduling flow on the site.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
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