Therapist profile
Dr. Robert Phillips, LMFT
California
Dr. Robert Phillips, LMFT - Relationships and Anger
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- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, California / 12331
- NPI1679358477
- Experience50 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationCalifornia
About
- Relationship issues
- Anger and frustration
- Leadership coaching
About Robert
Dr. Robert Phillips is a California-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 50 years of professional experience. He helps people who are dealing with anger, relationship strain, low self-esteem, career pressures, anxiety, depression, and grief. He also offers coaching for leadership and support around parenting concerns.
He keeps sessions straightforward. He invites clear talk about what is happening and how it affects daily life. He listens for what people want to change, then works with them to name practical steps. He offers Biblical Counseling for those who want faith to be part of the work.
His approach centers on identifying the core problem and breaking it into manageable parts. That can mean mapping patterns in relationships, examining work stressors, or building skills to handle quick temper and resentment. He frames problems in plain terms so choices feel doable. He often uses coaching-style guidance alongside therapeutic conversation.
Clients can expect frank discussion, goal-setting, and follow-through. He focuses on observable change - clearer communication, steadier mood, and improved confidence at work or home. He emphasizes direct problem formulation so people know what to try next.
Throughout his long career he has worked across many life issues, including trauma, first responder concerns, chronic illness, and midlife transitions. He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
Dr. Phillips draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on clear problem definition and skill building. One approach emphasizes practical problem-solving: identifying specific triggers, breaking problems into steps, and testing small behavioral changes. This helps with anger that comes from daily stressors and work pressure. Another approach resembles short-term coaching combined with therapy: setting concrete goals, tracking progress, and adjusting strategies to strengthen confidence and leadership skills.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. He will work with each person to match methods to goals, preferences, and the issues at hand. That means trying an approach, reviewing what works, and changing course when needed so the work stays useful and relevant.
The practical benefits of online work include easier fitting of sessions into a busy life and less travel time. Online sessions can make it simpler to have a quick check-in on a workday, use audio-only if bandwidth is limited, or keep appointments when travel is difficult. The original biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking to ensure the format meets your needs.
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Experience
50+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does he help with?
He supports people dealing with anger, relationship problems, low self-esteem, career stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and related concerns.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses clear, practical conversation and goal-focused work. Sessions mix problem clarification, skill practice, and coaching-style guidance.
How much experience does he have?
He has 50 years of professional experience working with a wide range of life and relationship issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a California LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and he practices from California.
Does he work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are used?
The original biography did not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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