About Philip
Philip Sayegh is a California psychologist who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. He brings 16 years of professional experience to sessions and focuses on practical steps people can use in daily life.
He earned a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Southern California in 2013 and completed postdoctoral work at the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior. Philip uses that background to guide clear, evidence-based care rather than jargon-filled explanations.
Background and approach
In sessions he talks through what feels most urgent and helps people build small, manageable changes. He often focuses on coping strategies for life changes such as cognitive decline and new caregiving roles. He also addresses isolation, guilt, shame, and social anxiety.
Philip frames therapy as a collaborative process. He views each person as the expert on their own story and helps them apply their strengths to move forward. Expect straightforward conversations and practical planning.
He offers support aimed at reducing overwhelming feelings and improving daily functioning. His approach centers on helping people find workable tools and realistic goals they can use between sessions.
Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care
Philip uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and problem solving. One approach emphasizes building coping strategies to manage anxiety and stress through step-by-step behavioral changes and attention to daily routines. Another approach centers on processing grief and loss by helping people make sense of their experience and develop new ways to adjust to change.Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. Philip works collaboratively with each person to determine which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That partnership makes it easier to try methods, review what helps, and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions work well for a full conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit shorter check-ins or times when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging allow ongoing support between sessions and quick check-ins when a brief message will do. These options make scheduling more flexible and help therapy fit into a busy life.
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- Experience
- 16 years
- Licensed
- California
- Languages
- English
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