- Family-focused support
- CBT approach
- Ten years experience
About Phyllis
Phyllis Skeeter is a licensed clinical social worker who supports people facing relationship strain, family stress, intimacy concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. She also helps people navigating adoption and foster care challenges, postpartum concerns, pregnancy and childbirth, and the transition to young adulthood. Phyllis writes plainly and focuses on practical steps rather than jargon.
Phyllis uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients notice patterns of thinking and try new behaviors. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. She encourages people to build on their strengths and to take small, manageable steps toward change.
Her approach emphasizes collaboration. Phyllis treats each person as the expert on their life and works alongside them to set priorities. She offers a calm, steady presence while helping clients develop clearer ways to cope when life feels overwhelming.
With ten years of experience as an LCSW in Virginia, she has worked with people dealing with stress, anxiety, attention and focus challenges, and family conflict. That background informs practical strategies she brings into sessions.
Phyllis aims to make therapy doable for busy lives. She helps people break problems into smaller tasks and practices skills between visits. The focus is on what will make daily life a little easier and more connected.
How CBT and practical therapy translate to online work
Phyllis uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. CBT helps with mood, worry, low self-esteem, and everyday problems by giving clear strategies to try between sessions.Her style is straightforward and collaborative. She will work with the client to set goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan as progress is made. Figuring out the best approach is a team effort that balances a person’s goals and what feels manageable in daily life.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into busy schedules and reduce travel time. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when needed or make it simpler to join from a quieter spot. Licensed professionals often find that virtual work supports continuity of care and practical skill-building between sessions.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Phyllis address?
She helps with relationship and family issues, intimacy concerns, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include adoption and foster care matters, postpartum and pregnancy-related concerns, impulsivity, and young adult issues.
How would she describe her therapy style?
She uses a practical, conversational style that focuses on small steps and clear goals. Sessions aim to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with useful habits using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
What experience does she bring?
She has ten years of professional experience working in Virginia settings with people facing stress, anxiety, attention and focus challenges, and family conflict.
What credential and region are listed?
She holds an LCSW credential and is licensed to practice in Virginia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.