- Strengths focused
- Goal oriented
- Trauma informed
About Eileen
Eileen OBrien Phelps is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 28 years of experience. She focuses on helping people facing depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma-related concerns. Her work emphasizes practical steps and building on strengths people already have.
Eileen draws on a mix of approaches to match each person's needs. She uses client-centered techniques to listen and reflect what matters most to the person. She also applies cognitive behavioral methods to spot unhelpful patterns and try small experiments to change them.
Many people come to her feeling overwhelmed by life changes, grief, parenting strain, or relationship difficulties. She works with individuals on issues like self-esteem, anger, ADHD, and coping after loss or traumatic events. Adoption and foster care are noted as an additional focus area she addresses when relevant.
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She helps people set clear, realistic goals and builds step-by-step plans to reach them. Sessions often include practical tools, skill practice, and reflection on progress.
Eileen believes clients are partners in the work and that recovery often involves reconnecting with existing strengths. She aims to boost confidence and create a path that fits each person’s life circumstances. To begin, she asks people to choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and reflecting what matters to the person. It helps people feel heard and makes it easier to identify personal goals and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and uses small experiments and practical skills to change them. That approach works well for anxiety, depression, and patterns that interfere with daily life. EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, helps people process traumatic memories through a structured protocol and can reduce the intensity of trauma-related reactions.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Eileen will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Then she tailors interventions so the plan fits the person's needs and life circumstances.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified here. Many people find online therapy useful because it can fit into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Online sessions can also make it easier to use tools and worksheets during the meeting, or to practice skills in the moment. Ask about current session options when you schedule to learn how they can fit into your routine and goals.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
28+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Eileen helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, grief, anger, coping with life changes, and ADHD. She also works on related topics such as postpartum depression, PTSD, and multicultural concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She combines listening with practical skill-building so people leave sessions with clear next steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has 28 years of clinical experience working with people facing mood, stress, and trauma-related difficulties.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds the LMHC credential and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a therapy relationship?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.