Hazel Phillip , LCSW

Hazel Phillip is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 20 years of experience helping people navigate emotional and social challenges. She has worked in a variety of clinical settings supporting individuals who face anxiety, depression, substance use and other life stresses. Hazel combines practical strategies with empathic support to help clients build coping skills, improve relationships and find clearer direction when life feels overwhelming.

Her practice emphasizes a collaborative, respectful approach that centers each person’s goals and strengths. Hazel draws on evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy and trauma-informed care to tailor work to the needs of each client. She commonly supports people managing stress, self-esteem concerns, career challenges, grief, trauma and relationship difficulties, as well as those coping with addiction or mood conditions.

Hazel also focuses on issues that often accompany behavioral health concerns, including communication problems, guilt and shame, experiences of prejudice and discrimination, and questions of self-love. Based in New York, she aims to create a steady, nonjudgmental space where people can explore change, build skills and move toward the life they want.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and replace them with more productive ways of thinking and behaving. It is often used for anxiety, depression and stress-related issues and focuses on concrete skills that can change daily functioning.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented approach that helps people clarify their own reasons for change and strengthen motivation. It is commonly used with substance use concerns, readiness for change and when ambivalence is slowing progress.

Solution-Focused Therapy centers on identifying strengths and small, achievable steps that move a person toward their preferred future rather than dwelling on problems. It works well for people seeking practical, short-term progress on specific life or relationship goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Hazel Phillip works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, and adapts strategies over time to support meaningful change.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, maintain continuity during life transitions, and engage with licensed professionals from a convenient location.