About Phillip
Phillip Jones is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma, and anger. He practices in California and brings ten years of experience to sessions. Phillip aims to make first steps feel manageable for someone who is worried or unsure about starting therapy.
He creates a straightforward space where people can talk about what is hard for them. Sessions focus on listening first, then working together to find practical ways to cope.
Background and approach
Conversations tend to be direct and aimed at small, doable changes rather than long lectures. Phillip draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address issues like depression, addiction, grief, sleep and eating concerns, and challenges with intimacy or self-esteem. He also supports people dealing with career stress, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and the effects of prejudice or multicultural stressors.
His practice notes experience with more complex presentations such as personality disorder traits, antisocial patterns, and veteran or armed forces issues. He offers several formats for remote care, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. Sessions are scheduled by selecting Start Therapy and completing a short matching questionnaire to set up an appointment.
Payment uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Phillip aims to be practical and steady in his work. He encourages small steps, tests what helps, and adjusts plans when needed.
How evidence-based approaches work online
Phillip uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear steps and practical change. One common approach helps people learn coping skills for anxiety and stress by teaching breathing, grounding, and behavior changes to reduce overwhelm. Another approach focuses on processing trauma and upsetting memories in small, paced sessions so the person feels less flooded and more able to function day to day.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to what matters most, discuss options, and tailor methods to fit the client's goals and comfort level. This is a collaborative process where techniques are tried, reviewed, and adjusted as progress is made.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation similar to in-person work. Phone sessions can be helpful when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging offer shorter, flexible touchpoints that fit into a busy day. These formats make it easier to get care from different locations and at times that work with daily life.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Antisocial personality
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Multicultural concerns
- Parenting issues
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Young adult issues
- Experience
- 10 years
- Licensed
- California
- Languages
- English
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