- CBT focused
- Adoption and foster care
- Virginia LCSW
About Phyllis
Phyllis Skeeter is a licensed clinical social worker in Virginia who helps people manage relationship strain, family problems, low self-esteem, and depression. She also supports people navigating intimacy concerns, coping with life changes, and issues connected to adoption and foster care. Phyllis writes plainly and focuses on practical steps users can try between sessions.
Phyllis uses a collaborative style. She treats each person as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions often focus on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing different ways of responding in real life.
Her main clinical method is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which means she and the client look at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. They set small, achievable goals and review what worked. This keeps the work concrete and trackable.
Phyllis draws on a decade of practice as an LCSW in Virginia. She has handled issues such as postpartum depression, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, impulsivity, and young adult transitions. Her experience includes helping people with concentration and focus challenges related to attention difficulties.
She aims to make the first steps simple. Conversations in early sessions focus on immediate concerns and practical coping strategies. Over time, the work shifts to lasting changes that fit each person's daily life.
How CBT-based care translates to online therapy
Phyllis uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a clear, goal-oriented way to address problems. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to see what improves mood and relationships. It can be helpful for depression, low self-esteem, relationship tension, and struggles with focus.Work is collaborative. The therapist and client decide on goals together and adjust methods to fit the person's needs and preferences. Early sessions focus on current problems and practical coping steps, while later sessions track progress and build lasting skills.
Confirm current session options before booking, as specific online formats are not listed in the biography. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use structured CBT exercises in remote sessions so homework, thought logs, and behavior experiments still happen between meetings.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Phyllis commonly help with?
She helps people with relationship stress, family problems, intimacy concerns, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and depression. Additional focuses include adoption and foster care related issues, postpartum depression, and young adult transitions.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Phyllis works collaboratively and focuses on practical steps. Sessions look for strengths, set small goals, and review what works between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has about 10 years of professional experience as a licensed clinical social worker in Virginia.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW licensed in Virginia and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what is the cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a therapy process with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.