- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Grief and loss
About Phillip
Phillip Pursley is an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Kentucky with 20 years of professional experience. He helps people who are feeling stressed, anxious, or stuck after major life changes. He also supports those coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and anger. Phillip works with adults who are trying to sort out what matters next and how to move forward.
Phillip centers conversations on what each person already knows about their life. He treats clients as the expert on their own story and looks for strengths that can be used to address current problems. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps rather than abstract theory. Phillip aims to make starting therapy straightforward and respectful of each person’s pace.
In the room he talks through strategies for managing panic, social anxiety, and ongoing worry. He addresses patterns that affect relationships, such as communication or control issues, and practical problems that follow separation or divorce. He also helps people work through guilt, shame, and isolation so they can decide what matters next.
Phillip has two decades of experience across difficult life transitions and loss. He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions toward usable skills and better day-to-day coping. He prefers direct conversation and clear goals so progress can be noticed between appointments.
To start, Phillip asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. That initial meeting is used to set priorities and agree on a plan that fits the person’s life and schedule.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Phillip uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address immediate symptoms and everyday functioning. Cognitive-style approaches look at links between thoughts and feelings, teaching ways to challenge unhelpful thinking and reduce panic or social anxiety. Skill-focused behavioral methods emphasize small, repeated actions to change avoidance, manage cravings, and rebuild routines after loss or separation.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Phillip collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He starts by assessing priorities in the first session and adjusts tools as progress and feedback emerge.
Specific session formats were not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also lets people use quieter surroundings or turn off video when that helps them focus. Licensed professionals adapt exercises and homework so online meetings lead to usable skills between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and anger, and addresses related issues like communication problems and life purpose.
How does he approach feeling stuck?
He treats clients as the expert on their own lives, looks for existing strengths, and focuses on practical steps to improve daily coping and decision making.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 20 years of professional work experience supporting adults through stress, loss, and major life changes.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor licensed in Kentucky and practices from that state.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered to international clients; sessions are conducted in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session to set priorities.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.