Philip Sheridan

1. I came to clinical social work through an unconventional path — I started in emergency rooms working with the severely mentally ill, moved into risk management and organizational leadership, and then came full circle back to the clinical work I've always cared about most. That background gives me a perspective that most therapists don't have: I understand high-pressure environments, male culture, institutional systems, and what it takes for someone who doesn't naturally ask for help to finally make that call.

My approach is practical and direct — I'm not going to make you do 10 weeks of worksheets before we get to what matters. I draw on evidence-based approaches and adapt to what each client actually needs. I specialize in addiction, substance use, men's issues, codependency, and the kind of stress that accumulates from years of high responsibility. I'm also comfortable with silence and with complexity.

In our first session, we'll talk honestly about what's been going on and what you want to be different. I'll ask some questions and I'll share how I work. We'll figure out if it's a good fit, and if it is, we'll build a clear picture of what we're working on. Most people leave the first session surprised by how much ground we covered without it feeling clinical.