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- CBT techniques
- Person-centered work
- Solution-focused steps
About Phylicia
LCSW in Illinois with 5 years of experience, Phylicia Headley focuses on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, life changes, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting, grief, bipolar disorder, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and multicultural issues.
Phylicia works in straightforward, collaborative sessions. She uses cognitive-behavioral, person-centered, and solution-focused approaches to guide conversations and set practical steps. Sessions emphasize clear goals, coping strategies, and short-term skills people can use between meetings.
In practice she helps people break problems into manageable parts. She talks through symptoms like racing thoughts, low mood, or difficulty managing anger. For relationship and parenting concerns she focuses on communication and realistic problem-solving rather than abstract theory.
Her background is community mental health, where she supported adults and also worked with children on the Autism Spectrum. That experience shaped her focus on multicultural concerns and on practical tools that transfer to everyday life.
Phylicia frames treatment around measurable progress. She and the person in therapy agree on goals and check progress each session. When needed she adjusts techniques to fit challenges like mood swings, attention differences, or caregiving strain.
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How her approaches work in online sessions
Phylicia uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thought patterns and test small behavioral changes. These tools often help with anxiety, depression, and stress by giving clear steps to try between meetings.She also draws on person-centered principles that focus on the person's perspective and priorities. That approach keeps sessions grounded in what matters most to the individual rather than fitting a rigid agenda.
Solution-focused methods are used to set short-term, achievable goals and to notice what is already working. This is useful for problem-solving around parenting, relationship conflicts, or coping with life changes.
Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative. The therapist and client discuss goals, try methods, and adjust the plan based on what helps. Sessions are practical and aim to build skills the person can use outside therapy.
Confirm current session formats before booking. The main practical benefits of online work are easier scheduling, fewer commute constraints, and the ability to fit brief check-ins around work or caregiving. Some formats can make sessions shorter or rely less on video when that is helpful, so checking which options are offered is recommended.
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Areas of expertise
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Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, life changes, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting challenges, grief, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Multicultural concerns are an additional focus.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative, straightforward style. Sessions focus on setting goals, practicing skills, and tracking progress.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience working as a therapist in community mental health settings. That work included supporting adults and children on the Autism Spectrum.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and provides services from that state.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.