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Janelle Phillip

Therapist
23 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

I believe that wholeness is achievable for everyone. Improving your life takes effort, and with the right support, you can do hard things! As a clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience, I specialize in serving female clients aged 25-60 and couples. I have successfully served folks from all walks of life – service members and veterans, parents, teenagers, formerly incarcerated, and more. If you don’t fall into any of these categories, I still welcome you! Life is unpredictable, full of twists and turns, and you've already taken an important step by reaching this point.

My approach to therapy

Once we agree to work together, we set your goals with a personalized approach. I bring a balance of humor, passion, straight talk, compassionate listening, and serious work that will help you thrive. I utilize strategies and treatment modalities that supply a pathway for therapy. I strive to create a safe, open environment where you’ll be heard, challenged, and supported.

What you can expect from me

The initial session begins with me getting to know you, and you sharing what brought you to therapy. Clients have shared that the first session provides a comfortable, warm environment where they can be vulnerable and feel safe. We will discuss expectations and develop the best plan to help you achieve your goals. With patience and a healthy amount of focused work, we will partner together on your journey toward wholeness. See you soon!

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Solution Oriented, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    23 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Howard University
  • License type
    LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) (District Of Columbia), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Clinical) (Maryland)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Trauma
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, OCD, Sleep disorder, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Structural Family, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Behavioral Couples Therapy, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Seeking Safety, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Strength-Based, Behavior Management, Strategic Family Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Attachment Based, Trauma Focused CBT, Schema, Behavior Modification, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Behavioral, Relational, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment Based Family Therapy, Parent Management Training (PMT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English