- Family of origin issues
- Trauma and EMDR
- CBT and mindfulness
About Eileen
Eileen OBrien Phelps is a Florida LMHC with 28 years of experience working with adults on depression, stress and anxiety, and post-traumatic stress concerns. She lists family-related topics including family of origin issues, relationship difficulties, parenting stress, and grief among her areas of focus. She also works with people facing ADHD, anger, self-esteem struggles, and life transitions.
She takes a practical, person-centered approach in sessions. Eileen listens first, then helps people set clear, manageable goals. She draws on cognitive behavioral methods and solution-focused tools to change patterns that keep problems repeating. EMDR and mindfulness work are also part of her practice when those methods suit a person’s needs.
Sessions emphasize building on strengths that are already present. She helps clients notice small changes that reduce stress and improve coping. Conversations often include skill practice, new ways of thinking about old patterns, and short exercises people can use between meetings.
Her background includes training in Adlerian psychology through the University of Maryland system at Bowie State University. The LMHC credential is listed to reflect her Florida license. She has nearly three decades of clinical experience helping people manage crises and steady struggles alike.
People who come to her often want straightforward steps to break repeating family patterns. Eileen works with each person to create a clear plan and practical next steps. The focus stays on what can change now rather than on assigning blame.
Approach in virtual sessions and how methods are used
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and collaborating. The therapist follows the person’s lead, reflects what is said, and helps clarify goals. This approach is often used to address relationship patterns and family of origin concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. CBT introduces concrete tools for changing unhelpful thinking and testing small behavior changes, which can reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms.
EMDR involves structured processing to reduce distress tied to past events. When appropriate, it is used for post-traumatic stress and other trauma-related reactions, combined with preparation and stabilization work.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options, try brief exercises, and decide together which methods fit a person’s goals and comfort level. This is a collaborative process that can change as needs change.
Confirm current session formats before booking since formats were not specified in the source material. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Ask about session length and pacing when you schedule so sessions match your day-to-day life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with depression, stress and anxiety, post-traumatic stress, relationship and family issues, parenting strain, grief, anger, ADHD, and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centered and practical. She uses goal-setting, skill practice, and short exercises alongside cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has 28 years of experience and trained in the University of Maryland system Adlerian program at Bowie State University.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed as LMHC and holds a Florida LMHC credential. Her practice is based in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
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