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Kia Phillips

Therapist
14 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a multicultural lens and a deep respect for the complexity of individual experience. I work with adults and adolescents navigating anxiety, life transitions, identity exploration, and the weight of feeling overwhelmed or disconnected.

My approach is grounded, attentive, and direct—I offer a space where you can be fully yourself, without judgment, and start to make meaningful shifts.

My approach to therapy

My therapeutic style is collaborative, insight-oriented, and tailored to each client’s needs. I integrate evidence-based modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and narrative techniques to help clients gain clarity, shift unhelpful patterns, and develop effective coping strategies. I value the therapeutic relationship as a foundation for growth and approach each session with empathy, respect, and a strong clinical framework.

What you can expect from me

Clients can expect to leave sessions with increased self-awareness, emotional insight, and practical tools for navigating life’s challenges. I strive to create a calm, grounded environment that fosters trust, reflection, and meaningful progress. My goal is to support each client in building resilience, gaining perspective, and moving forward with confidence and purpose.

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    14 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of North Carolina At Charlotte
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (North Carolina), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) Out-of-State Telehealth (Florida)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Trauma
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Structural Family, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Behavior Modification, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Children, Seniors, Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English