Hazel Phillip , LCSW

Hazel Phillip is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 20 years of experience supporting people through a range of social and emotional challenges. She has worked in multiple care settings with individuals facing anxiety, depression, substance use and addiction, and other concerns that affect daily functioning and wellbeing. Hazel combines clinical skill with a compassionate, down-to-earth manner to create a collaborative space where clients feel heard and supported.

Her practice focuses on issues such as stress, self-esteem, coping with life changes, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and mood-related conditions including bipolar disorder. She also works with matters related to communication difficulties, guilt and shame, HIV and AIDS, post-traumatic stress, and experiences of prejudice and discrimination. Hazel brings particular attention to building practical skills alongside emotional processing so clients can move toward clearer goals and healthier patterns.

Clinically, Hazel draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, trauma-informed care, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to tailor treatment to each person. She emphasizes a supportive, collaborative approach that centers the client s needs and goals while applying evidence-informed techniques to promote meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care and Support

Hazel Phillip uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors; this approach is often effective for stress, anxiety, depression, and many day-to-day coping challenges. Motivational Interviewing is used to explore ambivalence and strengthen a person s own motivation for change, which can be especially helpful for substance use, addiction, and readiness for new habits. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes practical, goal-oriented steps and builds on a person s existing strengths to create tangible progress in a relatively short time frame.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Hazel works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so the plan remains responsive and focused on what matters most to the client.

Online therapy offers flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to maintain continuity between appointments. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver structured sessions, skill-building, and ongoing support that align with each client s schedule and comfort level.