- Trauma and abuse focus
- Addiction recovery support
- Mindfulness and yoga tools
About Philicia
Philicia draws on an existential outlook that honors individual meaning and choice. She uses a mix of approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and EMDR to address symptoms and patterns. Mindfulness, meditation, and yoga tools are sometimes incorporated to help with grounding and emotional regulation.
Her background includes crisis counseling, community-based programs, and group work. That range shaped a direct but compassionate style that aims to meet people where they are. She has been practicing since 2013 and completed a Master of Science in Professional Counseling from Carlow University in 2015.
Philicia works with adults and couples on issues like addiction, depression, anxiety, and relationship strain. She also supports concerns related to grief, self-esteem, ADHD, and chronic pain or illness. Her sessions often focus on identifying actionable changes and building steady coping skills.
Outside of clinical work she is a certified yoga instructor and blends movement and breath practices when helpful. She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and three dogs and offers services in English, including to international clients.
How EMDR, CBT, and Mindfulness work online
Philicia uses EMDR, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness tools in her work. EMDR helps people process traumatic memories that feel stuck by using guided bilateral stimulation alongside talk-based interventions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and testing small, practical changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to lower stress and improve emotional regulation.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level, and will adjust plans as progress is made. Clients set the pace and can try different techniques to see what helps most.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also supports using mindfulness and grounding exercises between sessions to reinforce progress without requiring extra commute time.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Philicia helps people with trauma and abuse, addiction recovery, anxiety, depression, and relationship strain. She also supports issues such as grief, self-esteem, ADHD, chronic pain, and compulsive behaviors.
How would you describe the therapy style and approach?
Her work blends an existential outlook with practical therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing. Sessions often include mindfulness, breathing, or yoga-based grounding tools.
What is her clinical and professional background?
She has worked in crisis counseling, community programs, and group therapy since 2013. She earned a Master of Science in Professional Counseling from Carlow University in 2015.
Which credentials and location apply to this therapist?
She holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices from Pennsylvania. The profile lists her credentials as LMHC and LPC.
In what languages can sessions be held and are international clients supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted according to the profile.
What session formats are available for working together?
The biography does not specify exact session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered.
How does payment and cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. That process connects you and sets an initial appointment.