Therapist profile
Dr. Emelda Phillip, LPC
New Jersey
Licensed Counselor - Stress and Relationships
Continue with EmeldaWhere Emelda stands
- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, New Jersey / 37PC00895300
- NPI
- 1336866896
- Experience
- 19 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New Jersey
About
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Short-term focus
About Emelda
Dr. Emelda Phillip is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey with 19 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship strain, trauma and compassion fatigue. She also focuses on codependency, body image, communication problems, isolation, and issues common to women and multicultural clients.
Her approach blends practical therapies rather than relying on a single method. Sessions use elements from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Client-Centered Therapy, and mindfulness practices. Conversations often include concrete skills to manage mood and stress alongside exploration of how past experiences affect current choices.
In a session she listens for specific patterns that keep someone stuck, then offers short strategies to try between meetings. People can expect straightforward tools for noticing thoughts, setting small boundaries, and grounding when emotions run high. Mindfulness exercises and simple behavioral steps are common parts of the work.
Dr. Phillip trained to a doctoral level in counseling psychology and holds a Master of Arts and a Psy.D.; she uses that background to combine theory with hands-on exercises. Her practice has included short-term focused work that aims to give practical skills for wellness and coping.
Sessions are conducted in English and take place with a New Jersey LPC. Prospective clients should confirm current session options and formats before booking.
How sessions work
How her approaches shape online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what matters to them and take small actions in line with those values. It is used to address avoidance, low motivation, and the stuck feeling that comes from people-pleasing or codependent patterns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavioral experiments. It is practical for anxiety, depressive thinking, and improving daily routines that affect mood.
Mindfulness-based techniques are used to build simple habits for grounding, stress reduction, and noticing urges before acting. These exercises are short and often practiced between sessions to reinforce skills.
Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. This is a practical process that looks at results and next steps together.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm which formats are currently offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also permits using written exercises and mindfulness practices between meetings to reinforce progress.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
19+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma and compassion fatigue. Additional focuses include body image, codependency, communication problems, and loneliness.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style mixes practical skills work with client-centered conversation. Sessions commonly include CBT tools, mindfulness exercises, and values-based ACT ideas.
How much experience does she have?
She has 19 years of professional experience in counseling and psychotherapy.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor, practicing in New Jersey.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work together?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats here. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.