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Eileen OBrien Phelps

Compassionate, practical therapy for everyday challenges

LMHC Florida

Experience
28 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Parenting
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Eileen

Eileen OBrien Phelps is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 28 years of clinical experience based in Florida. She draws on a research-informed, holistic approach to support people facing depression, stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, and related concerns such as self-esteem, grief, anger, and life transitions.

Background and approach

Eileen also brings experience addressing ADHD, postpartum depression, post-traumatic stress, and a range of relationship and family matters including communication problems, infidelity, and family of origin issues. Her practice integrates cognitive behavioral methods alongside client-centered and solution-focused techniques, and she utilizes EMDR when trauma-focused work is appropriate.

Eileen emphasizes collaborative planning, helping each person identify strengths and develop concrete steps toward their goals. Her style centers on building confidence and practical coping skills while honoring the client as an active partner in the healing process.

Clients looking for an experienced Florida-based LMHC can expect a therapist who values multicultural concerns, issues related to adoption and foster care, and challenges arising from natural or human-caused disasters. She communicates in English and offers a variety of session formats to fit different schedules and needs.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care



Eileen often draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients examine unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical coping strategies for anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions. She also uses EMDR for trauma-focused work when appropriate, employing structured protocols to address distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity. Each approach is described plainly and applied with attention to the client’s presenting concerns and readiness for the work.

Finding the right approach is presented as a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then tailors a plan that may combine cognitive behavioral techniques, client-centered support, and solution-focused steps or trauma-focused interventions where indicated. This shared decision-making helps ensure the work aligns with what the client wants to accomplish.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility for busy lives. These formats make it possible to receive consistent therapeutic support from a licensed professional in Florida while fitting sessions into varied schedules and daily routines.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
Eileen works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, grief, anger, relationship and family issues, and ADHD among other areas listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and strengths-based, blending client-centered listening with practical, research-informed interventions to help clients develop skills and confidence.
What is her professional background and experience?
She is a licensed mental health counselor with 28 years of experience supporting people through depression, anxiety, trauma-related concerns, and other life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
The therapist holds the credential FL LMHC MH6147 and practices in Florida.
Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?
Services are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats does she offer?
Clients can choose from video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different scheduling needs.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefAnger managementCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMulticultural concernsPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

28+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English