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Hazel Phillip, LCSW
New York
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Addictions
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Hazel
Hazel Phillip is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York with 20 years of experience. She works with people who are facing anxiety, depression, substance use and other emotional challenges in daily life. Hazel’s first goal is practical help for things that feel unmanageable right now.
Her approach is straightforward and problem-focused. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns that keep problems going. Motivational Interviewing supports change when someone is unsure or struggling with substance use. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to set small, achievable goals and track progress.
Sessions emphasize clear steps you can try between meetings. Hazel talks through coping strategies for stress, anger, grief, and career-related concerns. She also addresses issues around self-esteem, communication problems, guilt and shame, and impacts of prejudice and discrimination.
Hazel brings two decades of practice across a range of settings, so she is familiar with both short-term work and ongoing care. She uses plain language and concrete tasks rather than abstract explanations. Clients can expect focused conversations about what to try next and how to notice changes.
She practices in New York and conducts work in English. People who want to start are asked to use the online intake flow to match and schedule an initial session.
How Hazel uses practical approaches in online sessions
Hazel works with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT often breaks problems into small parts and tests new responses in everyday situations, which can help with anxiety, depression and patterns tied to substance use.She also uses Motivational Interviewing to clarify what someone wants to change and to build their own reasons for taking steps. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to set concrete, short-term goals and to identify practical actions that move a person toward those goals.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Hazel will collaborate with each person to choose approaches that match their goals, needs and preferences. That means checking in on what helps, changing the plan if needed, and keeping sessions focused on doable steps.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how meetings are scheduled. Online work can make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy week - for example it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins, or make it easier to arrange appointments during breaks from work. Ask about session length and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire to pick a plan that fits your routine.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she most frequently address?
Hazel works with stress, anxiety, depression, substance use and life changes. She also helps with self-esteem, grief, anger and career worries.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and structured, focusing on clear steps and small goals. She uses exercises and discussion to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Hazel has 20 years of experience working in a variety of settings with people facing emotional and social challenges.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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