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Colleen Phillips, LCSW

  • Experience7 years
  • LocationMississippi
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Self esteem, and Depression
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Colleen

Colleen Phillips is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who brings seven years of clinical experience to work with people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, compassion fatigue, anger, career questions, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She has supported clients coping with role changes and caregiver strain and has experience assisting those who have experienced abuse or neglect in home settings. Her style is described as warm and interactive, emphasizing respect, sensitivity, and compassion in each encounter.

Colleen blends several evidence-informed methods, tailoring a treatment plan to individual needs and goals rather than relying on a single technique. She aims to partner with clients to identify practical steps toward improved well-being while honoring each person’s unique priorities and pace.

Colleen practices in Mississippi and brings a collaborative, client-centered focus to sessions. Her approach encourages clients to explore internal dynamics and develop skills for managing emotions, building resilience, and navigating life transitions.

Approaches for Online Care and Personal Growth

Colleen often integrates Internal Family Systems and Client-Centered Therapy when working with clients. Internal Family Systems invites people to explore the different internal parts that influence feelings and behaviors, which can help with trauma, self-criticism, and complicated emotions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathic listening and collaboration, helping clients feel heard while they define their own goals and direction.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and then adapt methods over time so the work reflects what proves most helpful for the client.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity through life transitions, and access support from Mississippi without needing in-person visits.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Colleen commonly address?
She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, self-esteem issues, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family matters, parenting struggles, anger, career stresses, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
The style is warm and interactive, combining client-centered care with evidence-informed techniques so treatment is tailored to each person’s needs and goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including caregiver strain and outcomes related to abuse and neglect.
Where is Colleen licensed and located?
Colleen holds the credential MS LCSW C8654 and practices in Mississippi.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer online?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficulties

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingInternal Family Systems

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Mississippi

Languages

English