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Philip Morrison, LCSW
Pennsylvania
LCSW - Anxiety and Depression support
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Parenting and adoption concerns
About Philip
Philip Morrison is a Pennsylvania LCSW with 25 years of clinical experience. He focuses on practical problems like anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, and relationship and parenting concerns. He also addresses issues such as ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, and identity matters that affect LGBT clients.
Philip aims to help people notice the patterns that keep them stuck and then try different responses. Sessions are straightforward and task-focused. He pays attention to thoughts, behaviors, and small changes that can reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning.
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and to test new ways of acting. He also uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who are weighing a change or struggling with addictive behaviors. These methods are presented in clear steps and with practical homework between meetings.
His practice includes additional focus on adoption and foster care concerns, blended family stress, fatherhood and caregiver pressures, body image and codependency. Philip works with people on relationship communication, commitment issues, divorce and separation, and family of origin problems.
Philip expects clients to take an active role in sessions. He helps set specific goals and tracks progress over time. The approach is direct and problem-solving oriented, aimed at helping people make measurable changes in daily life.
How he uses CBT and motivational interviewing online
Philip often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy online to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test different behaviors between sessions. CBT sessions focus on practical exercises, short experiments, and clear homework that can be practiced during the week. Motivational Interviewing is used when someone is ambivalent about change; online conversations target strengths, values, and small next steps to build commitment.Finding the right method is part of the work. Philip treats approach selection as collaborative, discussing goals and preferences in the first sessions and adjusting methods as progress is reviewed. He helps set specific, measurable goals and checks in on them regularly so the plan can be changed if it is not working.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. These practical benefits can help people keep consistent appointments and practice new skills between meetings.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, trauma and a range of relationship and parenting concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic approach?
He uses practical methods that focus on thoughts and behaviors, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in session work.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Philip has 25 years of experience working with people on mood, behavior, and relationship difficulties.
What credential and location does he hold?
He is a PA LCSW practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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