Hazel Phillip, LCSW

Hazel Phillip is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York with 20 years of clinical experience working with adults facing a range of social and emotional challenges. She has supported people coping with anxiety, depression, substance misuse and addiction, and other difficulties that affect daily functioning and relationships. Her practice emphasizes building a respectful, collaborative relationship that helps clients feel heard and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives.

Hazel brings experience from diverse settings, guiding individuals through stress, low self-esteem, major life transitions, grief, trauma and relationship struggles. She also works with clients on career concerns, communication problems, anger management, bipolar disorder, and issues related to prejudice, discrimination and HIV / AIDS. Her approach attends to both immediate practical needs and longer-term patterns that influence wellbeing.

Clinically she uses evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy to tailor care to each person. Hazel aims to create a supportive environment where clients and therapist work together to set goals, build coping skills and foster self-compassion. She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills to change how thoughts, feelings and behaviors interact. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression and stress-related concerns and focuses on building tools that can be applied to everyday situations.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, person-centered method that helps clients explore their own motivations for change. It is often applied when people face ambivalence about behaviors such as substance use or other lifestyle changes and supports developing personal reasons and plans for moving forward.

Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes strengths and future-oriented goals, helping clients identify small, achievable steps toward the life they want. It is useful for coping with life transitions, relationship concerns and goal setting where practical progress is a priority.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Hazel works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods align with their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals and therapists aim to tailor care rather than follow a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur via video calls, phone conversations, live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule appointments around work and family commitments, maintain continuity during life changes, and access consistent support from licensed professionals regardless of small logistical barriers.