- Grief and loss
- Sleep problems
- Self esteem
About Phyllis
Dr. Phyllis Ingram is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 30 years of professional experience. She helps people manage grief and loss, sleep problems, low self-esteem, career challenges, stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting strain, and depression. She also focuses on life purpose, compassion fatigue, and related issues that can appear in midlife or during times of change.
Dr. Ingram keeps sessions straightforward and direct. She listens to what is happening now and what matters next. Conversations cover practical steps to ease sleeping problems, reduce panic or social anxiety, and rebuild confidence. She also works with caregiver stress, blended family strains, and the particular pressures faced by first responders.
Her approach centers on creating a nonjudgmental setting where people can talk through feelings and try different ways to cope. Dr. Ingram helps clients identify patterns that hold them back, and then tests small changes to daily routines and thinking. That can include looking at how guilt, shame, or isolation affects choices and energy.
People often come in unsure what to do after a job change, a loss, or a health shift. Dr. Ingram focuses on clear, manageable steps rather than long lectures. Sessions aim to be practical and oriented to the client’s real-life responsibilities.
She offers work informed by evidence-based therapeutic techniques and three decades of practice in Florida. Sessions are conducted in English. If you want to proceed, the first step is to complete the brief matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
Evidence-based approaches and how online sessions work
Dr. Ingram uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address common problems like anxiety, sleep disruption, and grief. One common approach focuses on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors by identifying patterns and practicing small, practical changes. This helps with panic attacks, social anxiety, and depressive thinking by teaching clearer ways to respond to stressful situations.Another approach she relies on looks at routines and skills for better sleep and daily functioning. That involves adjusting bedtime habits, daytime activity, and brief behavioral experiments to reduce nighttime awakenings and daytime fatigue. It is useful for people whose sleep problems are tied to stress, caregiving demands, or shifting life roles.
Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. Together they review what has helped in the past, what feels manageable now, and what steps to try next.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when needed. Many people find that meeting by remote means lets them put therapy alongside work, caregiving, or other responsibilities without a long commute.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with grief, sleep difficulties, low self-esteem, career and life-change stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, and compassion fatigue.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and practical. She creates a nonjudgmental environment and focuses on concrete steps to address problems.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of professional experience working with a range of life stressors and emotional concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices in Florida.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.