About Phyllis
Phyllis Babrove uses a client-centered approach to guide people through stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and life changes. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Florida with ten years of social work experience. Phyllis aims to create a calm setting where people can talk, be heard, and find practical ways to move forward.
She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice patterns of thought and try different responses.
How Phyllis works
Solution-focused methods are used to set clear, realistic goals and build small steps that lead to change. Systemic ideas help when relationship dynamics or family history play a role in current problems. Her background includes work with children and families involved in abuse situations, crisis counseling, adolescent diversion programs, family counseling, and school social work.
She has also supported young people with emotional and behavioral challenges and substance use concerns. Phyllis co-facilitated parenting groups that focused on communication between parents and adolescents. People meet a therapist who is described as compassionate, empathetic, and nonjudgmental.
She emphasizes respect and equal treatment while focusing on practical progress. Sessions often involve talking through concerns, identifying small changes, and practicing new skills. Phyllis works with individuals and couples and offers flexible scheduling, including evenings and weekends.
She provides sessions in multiple online formats and by phone to fit different needs.
Phyllis lists 4 ways of working on the entry:
What Phyllis works with
The areas below are the ones Phyllis selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Dependent personality
- Depression
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 10 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Florida |
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Online support options
How her approaches work in online therapy
Phyllis blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral techniques to make online sessions practical and personal. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely, reflecting what a person says, and helping them set their own pace for change. It works well for people who need a calm, supportive space to talk.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes. This approach is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and habits related to addiction. Solution-focused methods focus on clear goals and small steps that build momentum, which can feel encouraging during short-term online work.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Phyllis will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide whether to concentrate on skills, problem-solving, or relationship patterns and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people work face to face from wherever they are. Phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth is low or a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging offer shorter, flexible check-ins and ongoing support between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and keep momentum between sessions.
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