About Lynda Phillips

My philosophy.

I believe when working with clients, it is important to attend to the affect, cognition, and behavior of the individual to identify any characteristics of psychopathology. In life, we achieve through effort and taking chances, and at times we go through suffering in the process. I aim to facilitate your critical life changes through action, insight, and behavior modification. The goal of therapy is to help you express, alter, and understand what is causing your distress. My practice involves integrated theoretical models that are grounded in empirical theory, practice, and research to help you achieve your potential and reach your goals.

As a clinician, I believe it is important for the client to understand the nature of the therapeutic experience and the available research on the client’s presenting issues. We will work towards achieving your goals in a professional therapeutic environment personalized to you. As a therapist, I understand the theories and the DSM classification of disorders and how the person’s problems develop and how we can rectify them by implementing the appropriate treatment plan.

As a clinical therapist, I chose from an array of theoretical orientations to use with a client based on the presenting complaint and the time the client may commit to the therapeutic process. Many considerations are weighed to come up with a treatment plan unique to the individual client based on their needs. Although I tend to use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy; I also incorporate person-centered, and narrative therapy to meet the client’s needs. Based on the client’s progression in treatment, we will modify the theoretical orientation chosen and include the best course of action to meet our therapeutic goals. As a result, this may involve trying out an alternative modality if the individual is not progressing towards the goals, we have set. I have written a summary of theories used in therapy: it may assist you in having a better understanding of what counseling actual involves.