About Floyd
Dr. Floyd Phillips helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, addictions, and low self-esteem. He is a New York licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - with three decades of experience.
He draws on long experience to offer steady, practical support for everyday struggles. He grew up in Harlem and studied psychology at City College of New York. Early community work led him into social work and Columbia University’s School of Social Work for his master of science degree in social work.
How Floyd works
Over many years he taught and worked with people facing severe mental health and addiction challenges. Dr. Phillips later completed postgraduate study in psychotherapy, including training in psychoanalytic and group approaches, and earned a doctorate in health education and behavior studies.
He helped found the New York Institute of Health and Behavior to combine research, education, and treatment focused on mental health and substance use. In sessions he uses time-tested therapeutic methods, including psychoanalytic techniques, to help people talk through difficult emotions, change unhelpful patterns, and set practical goals.
He also brings experience as a psychocounselor and life coach to offer concrete steps for forward movement. People can expect a direct, experienced clinician who pairs clinical study with community-rooted work. He practices in New York and offers multiple ways to connect for remote sessions and messaging.
What Floyd works with
The areas below are the ones Floyd selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
Also listed
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 30 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | New York |
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Therapeutic approaches and online care
Dr. Phillips commonly uses psychoanalytic techniques and structured psychotherapy methods in his work. Psychoanalytic techniques focus on noticing long-standing patterns in thoughts and relationships and helping people understand how past experiences shape present behavior. Structured psychotherapy offers practical steps and discussions to address current problems like anxiety, depression, or addictive behaviors.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide whether deeper exploration or more practical, skills-based work will best support progress.
Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls support face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging provide flexible options for ongoing support between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to keep momentum between meetings.
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