About Phillip
Phillip Pursley welcomes people who are feeling stuck by stress, worry, grief or addictive behavior. He writes in plain terms and aims to make the first steps feel doable. Phillip holds an LPCC, which means he is licensed as a professional clinical counselor in Kentucky.
He frames clients as the experts in their own lives and works to build on existing strengths. Sessions focus on practical skills you can use between meetings.
Background and approach
Phillip encourages small, manageable steps so progress feels real and steady. Over two decades of work have given him experience across a range of concerns. He has supported people coping with trauma and abuse, panic and social anxiety, anger, and the aftereffects of loss.
He also helps with relationship communication problems, control issues, and the stress that comes with major life changes like separation. In sessions Phillip uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address symptoms and everyday struggles. He aims for clear, plain language in conversations and keeps goals focused on what the person wants to change.
The approach is collaborative and paced to match each person’s readiness. People can expect a straightforward style centered on skills, reflection, and problem solving. Phillip helps clients identify unhelpful patterns, practice new responses, and track small wins over time.
He accepts English-speaking clients and works with people inside and outside the United States.
Evidence-based approaches and flexible online sessions
Phillip commonly uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize skill building and symptom reduction. One approach focuses on learning coping skills to manage anxiety and panic attacks, teaching breathing, grounding, and behavioral strategies to reduce acute symptoms. Another approach centers on processing trauma and grief in manageable steps, helping people tell their story at a pace they can handle while building tools for emotional regulation.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Phillip works with each person to match methods to their goals, past experiences, and personal preferences rather than using a single method for everyone. Together they set short-term goals and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls make it possible to have a more face-to-face conversation when that feels helpful. Phone sessions are an option when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, between-session support, and people who prefer written communication. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to continue therapy across different locations.
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- Experience
- 20 years
- Licensed
- Kentucky
- Languages
- English