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About Eileen
Eileen OBrien Phelps is a Florida LMHC with 28 years of clinical experience working with stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, and parenting concerns. She practices from a counseling perspective that emphasizes practical methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, client-centered work, EMDR, mindfulness, and solution-focused strategies. She works in English and is based in Florida.
Eileen frames therapy as a collaborative process. She treats each person as an active participant and uses short-term goals alongside longer-term work. Sessions focus on identifying strengths, making small changes that add up, and building skills to manage intense feelings and everyday stressors.
Her approach is pragmatic and person-focused. She helps people use thinking- and behavior-based techniques to shift unhelpful patterns, and introduces mindfulness skills for managing distress. EMDR is used where trauma memories are part of the problem, while solution-focused techniques help when a quick plan is needed.
Eileen draws on a broad set of concerns she has worked with, including grief, anger, relationship and family issues, ADHD, postpartum depression, first responder issues, adoption and foster care matters, and cultural or discrimination-related stress. She also supports people coping with natural or human-caused disasters and seasonal mood changes.
She emphasizes building confidence and practical plans. Clients and the clinician work together to set objectives and track progress. To begin, prospective clients follow the site's matching process and schedule an initial session to create a personalized plan.
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How her approaches translate to remote work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and clarifying what matters to the client. In remote sessions this often means setting clear goals, checking in on progress, and adjusting plans based on the client's feedback. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) emphasizes identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and practicing concrete skills to change them. CBT sessions usually include worksheets, behavior experiments, and homework that fit into daily life. EMDR is a trauma-focused method that works with distressing memories by combining focused recall with bilateral stimulation; when used in remote work it involves guided procedures adapted to the session setting and careful pacing.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss which methods seem to fit a person's history, current needs, and goals, and they will adjust the plan as progress is checked. That collaborative decision-making helps match short-term and longer-term tactics to real-life demands.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so sessions occur more consistently. Talk with the clinician during the matching process about practical scheduling and how techniques like CBT homework or EMDR pacing will be handled in remote sessions.
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Areas of expertise
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Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, parenting issues, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, grief, anger, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Additional focuses include adoption and foster care, first responder issues, postpartum depression, and multicultural concerns.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
She uses client-centered techniques, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), EMDR, mindfulness therapy, and solution-focused therapy. The methods are used to match the issue and goals discussed in sessions.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 28 years of experience as a mental health professional. That experience includes work with trauma, mood disorders, and a range of life stressors.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices in Florida. The profile lists her credential exactly as FL LMHC.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered.
How are payments handled?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the chosen plan and location.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process starts the intake and planning conversation.
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