Phyllis Skeeter, LCSW

Phyllis Skeeter is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Virginia with nine years of professional experience. She has worked with individuals and families facing stress and anxiety, family conflicts, and the transitions that come with life changes. Her clinical work also includes supporting people with difficulties in concentration, memory, and focus commonly associated with ADHD.

Phyllis approaches therapy from a strengths-oriented perspective, treating each person as the expert of their own story and drawing on their existing resources to address current challenges. She frames the decision to seek change as a courageous first step and focuses on empowering clients as they move toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.

In sessions she aims to provide steady support while helping clients build practical skills for managing mood, relationships, and everyday demands. Her goal is to collaborate with clients so they gain clarity, increase resilience, and find sustainable ways to cope with difficult situations and transitions.

CBT and Strengths-Based Care for Online Therapy

Phyllis uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns and develop practical skills to manage mood, anxiety, and everyday challenges. CBT often involves setting clear goals, testing new behaviors, and learning coping strategies that can reduce distress and improve functioning.

She also emphasizes a strengths-based, collaborative approach that recognizes each person as the expert of their own life. This perspective focuses on clients' existing resources and resilience, and it guides the therapist and client to co-create goals and interventions that feel meaningful and achievable.

Deciding on the best therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Phyllis will collaborate with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can happen by video call or phone, and ongoing support can be provided via live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access care from home or other convenient locations while working with a licensed professional.