- Stress and anxiety
- Drug and alcohol
- Life purpose
About Theannah
Theannah Phillips is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in West Virginia and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia with 10 years of experience in mental health. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and depression. She also works with concerns such as communication problems, workplace issues, first responder or veteran-related stress, and questions about life purpose.
She prefers straightforward conversation and practical steps. Sessions focus on identifying patterns that keep someone stuck and on small changes that make daily life feel more manageable. She listens for what matters to each person and helps them try different ways of coping and relating to others.
Her practice includes work on substance use and drug and alcohol addiction, including relapse prevention strategies and planning for safer choices. She supports people through forgiveness work and building self-love when those are relevant to a client's goals. She also helps young adults who are feeling directionless or having trouble with motivation and confidence.
Phillips draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions toward clear, workable goals. She asks practical questions, suggests exercises to try between meetings, and reviews progress as therapy continues. The aim is steady, manageable change rather than fast fixes.
Therapy is conducted in English and she practices in West Virginia, holding the WV LICSW and the VA LCSW credentials. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the listed online options.
How evidence-based techniques are used online
Many clients benefit from approaches that focus on present problems and clear strategies. One common evidence-based technique emphasizes identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing alternative, realistic thoughts to reduce anxiety and low mood. This approach helps when worry or negative self-talk keeps someone from taking small steps forward.Another useful technique centers on building concrete coping skills and routines. That might include planning brief behavioral experiments, practicing coping responses to cravings for substances, or scheduling manageable activities to lift mood. These methods aim to make day-to-day life feel more workable and to build confidence through practice.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, try methods that fit those aims, and adjust as needed based on what works. Clients are invited to share how a technique lands and to shape the plan together.
Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified in the biography. In general, online sessions can fit more easily into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Those practical benefits can make it easier to maintain steady work on questions like career direction, addiction coping, or building healthier relationships.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
West Virginia, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, low self-esteem, and depression, plus related issues like communication problems and workplace stress.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques to identify unhelpful patterns and test small changes. Sessions focus on doable steps and reviewing what helps between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional work experience in mental health supporting a range of concerns from addictions to life purpose questions.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds a WV LICSW and a VA LCSW and practices in West Virginia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
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 a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.