Anna Phillips

My communication style

I like to maintain a positive, encouraging environment that is grounded in realistic expectations. Therefore, I like to speak directly to the issues presenting, but doing so with kindness and warmth.

My journey to mental healthcare

I started working in mental health services after completing my bachelor's degree and knew that was my purpose: helping people by working alongside them to develop healthy coping skills that will lead to a better quality of life. Since my first job working with middle schoolers, I have dedicated my professional life to increasing my skill set.

My goals for you

I believe that goal setting is important and done with the client leading. Exploration of what is really important and challenging leads to realistic goal setting and sustainable change.

Our first session

During initial sessions, I like to set expectations for therapy, including legal and ethical concerns, discuss what has brought them to therapy, and what their goal for therapy is, so that we can do our best to accomplish their goals. Additionally, I like to gather some background information that might inform the client's desire for therapy.

I identify as...

• Female
• Caucasian or White
• Christian