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Phyllis Skeeter, LCSW
Virginia
LCSW - relationships and mood
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Family conflict
- Self esteem work
About Phyllis
Phyllis Skeeter is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Virginia with 10 years of experience. She helps people address relationship and family stress, intimacy concerns, low self-esteem, coping with life changes, and symptoms of depression. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and test new responses.
She uses clear, structured methods to break problems into manageable parts. That includes identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that keep difficulties going, then trying alternative ways of responding. Phyllis emphasizes small, concrete changes that can be practiced in daily life rather than abstract theory.
Her background includes work with adoption and foster care issues, postpartum depression, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, impulsivity, and challenges common in young adults. She also supports people coping with family problems and life transitions where routines and roles shift.
In sessions she listens for the practical steps that will fit a person’s life. Homework tasks, simple behavioral experiments, and focused thought records are common tools she uses. The aim is to notice what’s working, adjust quickly, and move forward with clear, observable changes.
People meet Phyllis to get hands-on strategies for everyday problems. Her approach keeps conversations straightforward and goal-oriented. Before booking, confirm the current session options and any logistical questions.
How CBT and focused work translate to online sessions
Phyllis uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in straightforward ways: identify specific thoughts and behaviors that cause trouble, try brief experiments to test alternatives, and use short exercises to track progress. CBT is useful for problems like low mood, unhelpful thought patterns, and relationship or intimacy concerns.The work is collaborative. She will help clients choose which methods to try based on their goals and daily routines. Together they decide on practical steps, how to measure small changes, and which tools to keep or discard as progress is reviewed.
Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around school, work, or childcare by reducing travel time and allowing for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people practice new behaviors in the settings where they occur and bring those examples back to discuss in the next meeting.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she most often help with?
She helps with relationship and family problems, intimacy-related issues, low self-esteem, coping with life changes, and depression.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, then tests small changes through simple exercises and homework.
What is her professional background?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with about 10 years of professional experience working in mental health.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds an LCSW license in Virginia and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.
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