Robert Phillips

Hello, my name is Terry

If you are like other people and feeling the pressures of everyday life then the stress from the cares of attempting to live a normal life are working overtime. The pace today is more hectic. People need help. Everyone deserves a safe place and a stable environment. I find the most effective ways to help people feel comfortable with therapy is a welcoming attitude with curiosity about their experiences that have brought the person into the session.

My approach is to build a strong therapeutic alliance, provide acceptance, and focus on the present moment without judgment to help people gain the skills for managing complicated situations. Clients have often stated the experience was easy to discuss their issues without worry and they felt non-judged regardless of the situation. We will work together to discover what works, promote healing the whole person, and help understand the dynamics of existing relationships to choose to respond in a rational way to master life to the greatest extent possible.

Seeking therapy can feel scary but you’re making the right choice. In our sessions together I’ll meet you with compassion and with evidence-based strategies so you can build resilience, and stability to find the supports you need.

I employ an integrated model that involves the understanding the whole person in the environment that often reinforces ongoing problems. I apply CBT with the idea that mental health disorders are maintained by internal processes as irrational maladaptive thoughts and unhealthy emotional responses that need to be altered. A systems approach examines the whole system including the family dynamic, work environment, extended relationships scattered throughout the community. Reality Therapy helps clients to respond responsibility to establish greater control over their lives while enhancing the ability to build meaningful and effective relationships.

Our initial meeting will help each have time to get to know each other and for helping me understand your need in how best to help you. I recognize initial meetings can be tough. My goal is our initial session will benefit both.

I am open to work with individuals and couples who are in need. A big predictor of outcome with treatment is the extent of engagement with the sessions on both the client and the therapist. I will take the time to get to know the person in the environment in order to know how to help the best way possible.