Therapist profile
Tyrina Phillips
Calm, practical support for life changes
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- Person-centered
- Goal-focused
- Trauma-informed
About Tyrina
Tyrina often helps people who are coping with trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, and major life transitions. She also supports those facing compassion fatigue, relationship strain, caregiving and aging concerns, and struggles with purpose or isolation. Her background includes substantial work with people who have dual diagnosis and chronic coping difficulties.
Her style combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Client-Centered and Mindfulness approaches. She also uses Motivational Interviewing and Narrative Therapy techniques, shaping each treatment plan to the person in front of her. Tyrina describes therapy as a partnership where goals and steps are set together.
She trained at Lynn University in Boca Raton and Barry University in Miami Shores, Florida, and holds the credential Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW. Tyrina brings practical skills aimed at helping people develop better coping tools and make concrete changes in daily life.
People who choose her work can expect direct conversation, goal-focused planning, and attention to how trauma has affected daily functioning. She encourages small, measurable steps that build toward longer term relief and clearer direction.
Using practical approaches in online therapy
Tyrina commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing practical ways to change behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and responding to what matters most to the person, helping them set their own goals and pace.Mindfulness Therapy is another element she brings in. It teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and to help people respond rather than react to difficult feelings. These approaches are used together to build personalized plans and concrete coping skills.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose approaches that match their goals and preferences. Sessions are adjusted over time as needs and progress become clearer.
Session formats are not specified in the profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so people can spend more time on practical work and skill practice between meetings.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Tyrina commonly address?
She works with trauma and abuse, addiction, depression, anxiety, bipolar mood concerns, stress, and coping with life changes among other issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and straightforward, blending Client-Centered care with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative techniques.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has ten years of clinical experience and has focused much of her career on people with dual diagnosis, trauma, and difficulties with coping skills.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds the credential LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported and can she work with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as session formats are not specified in the profile.
How are fees and payment structured?
Cost varies with location and session factors; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.