The therapeutic bond should be collaborative, a relationship through which client and therapist work together to safely unpack life's struggles and maneuver toward a more grounded, fulfilled and peaceful existence.
Through establishing a safe, transparent and compassion-based therapeutic relationship, Philip believes we all can achieve meaningful self-worth and healthy relationships with others and the world around us.
Though he employs certain therapy modalities in his work, his client-centered approach ensures Philip is never formulaic. He believes every individual follows their own path toward healing. To that end, Philip works to keep the therapeutic experience eclectic; drawing on a combination of techniques related to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Relational Therapy, Mindfulness, Solution-Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
In his practice, Philip focuses on many of the following topics:
Self-image
Identity Development
Personal discovery and self-esteem
Trauma (including intergenerational trauma or historical trauma)
Relationship issues
Depression
Anxiety
Addiction
Intimate Partner Violence
Human Trafficking
Parenting
Life transitions or life dissatisfaction
Grief and loss