Personal Therapy Services

If you are ready to take the next step, I would be honored to support you in your journey. All it takes is a quick phone call

Starting therapy can feel like a big step. Here is what the experience actually looks like when you work with Dr. Phillips:

• A warm, judgment-free first conversation Your first session is about you sharing what's on your mind and Dr. Phillips truly listening. There is no pressure to have everything figured out. Simply showing up is enough.
• Therapy tailored entirely to you No two people are the same, and no two treatment plans are either. Dr. Phillips draws on over four decades of experience and a wide range of approaches to find what actually works for you.
• A safe, private space to speak freely Everything shared in session stays in session. Many clients say that being able to speak completely honestly without worrying about how it affects someone else is itself deeply healing.
• Practical tools you can use right away Insight is valuable, but you'll also leave sessions with real strategies for managing anxiety, improving communication, lifting your mood, and handling life's challenges more effectively.
• Progress at your own pace There is no rush and no timeline imposed on you. Some people find relief quickly; others prefer a longer, deeper journey. We go at whatever pace feels right for you.
• Online sessions available Dr. Phillips offers virtual appointments so you can get the support you need from the comfort of your own home, wherever you are in the country. Sliding scale fees are available.

Leona Phillips brings something rare to her work: the combination of world-class academic training and the deep wisdom that only comes from a life fully lived.

• Four decades of experience Dr. Phillips has spent over 40 years working with individuals, families, schools, medical institutions, government organizations, and nonprofits. She has seen a great deal and she brings all of that experience into the room with you.
• PhD from Stanford, MA in Clinical Psychology Trained at Stanford University, Antioch University, and Brown University, Dr. Phillips combines the sharpest academic thinking with a warm, human approach that makes clients feel genuinely at ease.
• A "well-seasoned" person who truly understands life Leona is a mother of six, a cancer survivor, and someone who has navigated the full complexity of human experience. She brings empathy that goes far beyond a textbook she understands what it means to face hard things and come through them.
• Calm, nonjudgmental, and deeply present Clients consistently describe Dr. Phillips as someone who makes them feel heard from the very first session. Her listening skills are not just professional they are a genuine gift.
• Sliding scale fees — therapy that fits your life Dr. Phillips believes that quality therapy should be accessible. Sliding scale fees are available so that financial concerns don't stand between you and the support you deserve.