Hazel Phillip , LCSW

Hazel Phillip is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 20 years of clinical experience. She has worked in a variety of settings supporting individuals who face anxiety, depression, substance use and other social and emotional challenges, bringing long-term experience to complex and changing needs.

Her areas of focus include depression, stress and anxiety, self-esteem and coping with life changes, substance misuse and addiction, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief and anger, bipolar disorder, career-related issues, and LGBT-related concerns. She also works with people dealing with communication problems, guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, post-traumatic stress, prejudice and discrimination, and the development of self-love.

Hazel integrates evidence-informed approaches into her work, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy and trauma-informed care to tailor support to each individual. She emphasizes a supportive, collaborative environment and works with clients to identify practical goals, build coping skills and address interpersonal difficulties. Her practice centers on partnering with people to navigate life transitions and emotional challenges with clarity and purpose.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Hazel Phillip

Hazel uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for managing symptoms like anxiety and depression. CBT typically focuses on the connections between thoughts, feelings and behaviors to support measurable change.

She also employs Motivational Interviewing, a collaborative conversational style that helps people explore ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change, particularly useful for substance misuse and stages of readiness in recovery. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to highlight clients' strengths and build short-term, goal-oriented strategies that move them toward specific, achievable outcomes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Hazel works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so therapy aligns with what is most helpful.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people balancing work, family and other commitments. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care and access licensed professionals and therapists from different locations while fitting therapy into daily life.