- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and EMDR
- Solution focused work
About Eileen
Eileen OBrien Phelps is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 28 years of experience. She has worked with people dealing with depression, stress and anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and related challenges. Eileen also has experience supporting those affected by substance use and domestic violence and helps clients strengthen self-esteem and purpose.
She describes her approach as grounded in research while keeping the person central to the work. Sessions focus on practical steps and building on existing strengths. Eileen often combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused methods to tackle current problems.
When trauma is part of the picture she may integrate EMDR to address intrusive memories and reactions. Mindfulness practices are used to help calm racing thoughts and improve attention. The therapist works with each person to create a focused plan toward realistic goals.
Eileen emphasizes confidence building and concrete coping skills. She talks through problems, helps identify patterns, and tests small changes to see what helps. That approach suits people navigating life changes, relationship strain, parenting stress, grief, or questions about purpose.
Her work can also address adoption and foster care issues, family of origin concerns, first responder stress, prejudice and discrimination, and seasonal mood changes. People interested in starting describe their situation and then collaborate on a plan for the next steps.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered work focuses on listening and reflecting; online this means the therapist prioritizes understanding your concerns and goals first and then shapes sessions around what matters most to you. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical exercises to test new behaviors and reduce worry or avoidance. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) aims to reduce the impact of traumatic memories by pairing focused recall with bilateral stimulation and may be used when trauma symptoms are prominent.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review your needs, try methods that fit the problem, and adjust based on how you respond. That collaborative process helps decide whether more CBT, EMDR, mindfulness exercises or solution-focused check-ins are most useful.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Online options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, or avoid travel time. They also let you use mindfulness practices, homework tasks, and structured CBT exercises between meetings to reinforce progress.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and related issues such as self-esteem, grief, relationship strain, parenting stress, and ADHD.
How would she approach my anxiety or low mood?
She combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused strategies to identify unhelpful patterns and try practical changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 28 years of experience working with people facing depression, post-traumatic stress, substance use concerns, and domestic violence impacts.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices in Florida.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what formats are used?
Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography.
How are fees handled and how do I start?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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