About Floyd
Dr. Floyd Phillips is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York. He has worked in mental health for three decades and helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship strain, and low self-esteem.
He grew up in Harlem and studied psychology at the City College of New York. That early community focus led him into social service work and community organizing, and later to Columbia University School of Social Work where he earned a Master of Science in social work.
Background and approach
He continued his studies at Teachers College, Columbia University, completing doctoral coursework and research in health education and behavior studies and earning an EdD. His career includes many years teaching and working directly with people facing serious mental health and substance use challenges.
He helped design and launch the New York Institute of Health and Behavior, a nonprofit that combines research, education, and treatment around mental health and health disparities in New York. In clinical practice he uses psychotherapy and psychoanalytic approaches among other evidence-based techniques to address mood, anxiety, addictions, and relationship concerns.
He has extensive experience offering individual psychocounseling and life coaching-style support for coping, recovery, and rebuilding after trauma or emotional abuse. People who prefer a clinician with long experience in community settings and research-informed practice often find his background helpful. He conducts sessions in English and is available to work with clients both within the United States and internationally.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Dr. Phillips commonly uses psychotherapy and psychoanalytic techniques in his work. Psychotherapy focuses on current thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to help people manage anxiety, mood, and relationship strain. Psychoanalytic methods look for patterns that repeat over time and help people understand deeper emotional conflicts that can drive stress and addictive behavior.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will discuss options and adjust methods based on a person’s goals, symptoms, and preferences. This collaborative process helps decide whether to emphasize skill-building, insight-oriented work, or a mix of both.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues and longer conversation time, phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or when a speaker-only check-in fits better, and chat or messaging offers shorter, more frequent touchpoints between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, travel, or family commitments while maintaining continuity of care.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
Also listed
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Experience
- 30 years
- Licensed
- New York
- Languages
- English
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