About Phillip
Phillip Barry Licensed Professional Counselor
Investing in Hope, Healing, and You!
My ideal clients are open to the therapeutic process, personal growth & are committed to doing the work. They are willing to delve deep into their emotions & explore their past. They seek to heal from past wounds, such as childhood or religious trauma, & build stronger, more fulfilling relationships. By developing effective communication skills & exploring new roles, they aim to create a more meaningful and authentic life. I offer a supportive, safe & confidential counseling environment to people from all walks of life, including the LGBTQIA+ community & people with non-traditional life experiences.
Since 2009 I have worked in the mental health profession and have been a licensed counselor since 2014. I am currently a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor in the state of Mississippi and a Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health Service Provider in Tennessee, certified in EMDR by EMDRIA, and I am a Telemental Health Provider.
Taking the first step, making the first call, and even starting to think about going to therapy could make anyone nervous. Feel free to reach out for a 15 minute consultation phone call to see if we would be a good fit or if I can answer any questions about therapy.
Phillip currently works for Hope Enrichment Center. Check out the Hope Enrichment Center link under the " Link & Resources" heading at the top of the page.
"Those letters behind your name!"
I currently hold the following credentials :
MS, LPC-S, LPC-MHSP, ACS, BC-TMH and I am an EMDR Certified Therapist.
I like things to be simple and straightforward so below is an explanation of the alphabet soup behind my name.
Here is a breakdown:
- MS: Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling obtained from Mississippi State University.
- LPC-S : Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor which is the professional counseling license in the state of Mississippi. The " Supervisor" is an added designation which allows Phillip to supervise other counselors working towards full licensure.
- LPC-MHSP : Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health Service Provider which is the professional counseling license in the state of Tennessee.
- ACS- Approved Clinical Supervisor is the credential awarded after completing the supervisor training.
- BC-TMH : Board Certified Telemental Health which allows telehealth services to be ethically conducted via Zoom, Doxy.me, or other video chat platforms.
- EMDR Certified Therapist : Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing which is a type of therapy that treats trauma.
Phillip Barry
Therapy Techniques
I partner with adults to address depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and spiritual growth concerns. Each session is customized, offering a safe space to share, process, and heal. Whether you need to de-stress or delve into deeper emotional work through techniques like EMDR, my goal is to help clients find balance and well-being.
Some common techniques I utilize in therapy sessions include: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a twelve-step facilitation approach and a "parts work" approach found in therapeutic models such as Psychodrama, Internal Family Systems, and Developmental Needs Meeting Strategy.
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