Hello – I’m so glad you are here!  My name is Kelly Phillips and I consider it an honor to work as a therapist and collaborate with YOU to find the balance and level of wellness you desire.  Whether you are dealing with transitions, exploration of self, or navigating life’s challenges and stressors, I endeavor to arrive at conclusions with you that make sense.    Conflict, anxiety, depression, and general stress often hold people back from their goals in life.  It takes bravery and conviction to work on the areas that you feel are holding you back or preventing you from living as the best version of yourself. 

Communication is key to success in therapy and as such, I strive to listen actively and empathetically.  My hope is to provide compassionate assessment and therapeutic intervention for individuals, couples, and families.  My work has included consultation with children, adolescents, and families challenged by behaviors in the home and community.  Some of my favorite work is with families who come together individually and as a system to support each other. 

My approach is trauma-informed and focused on the strengths of my clients and their environments.  I use modalities that match with the needs of individuals including cognitive therapies (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), internal and family systems work, and psychodynamic (“talk therapy”).  I believe it is crucial to empower others in their treatment to establish and accomplish goals relevant to them. 

Following obtaining my master’s degree in social work, I was supervised by clinical social workers and mental health counselors for several years before achieving independent licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.  I have continued training in cognitive therapies (CBT and DBT) and have professional training in EMDR.  I am currently working with mentors to continue towards certification in EMDR through EMDRIA.  I am an active member of National Association of Social Workers and ascribe to the ethics of the profession.