Dr. Annie Phillips

Dr. Annie Phillips helps people facing big life changes and everyday stressors. She meets people who are anxious, overwhelmed, grieving, or stuck in patterns that hold them back. She focuses on building a calm, straightforward space where people can talk through what matters most and set small, manageable goals.

Dr. Phillips uses a client-centered approach that tailors the work to each person. She blends practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and skills-based ideas from dialectical behavior therapy when those methods fit. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and existential thinking also appear in her work when clients want to explore values and meaning.

She brings 15 years of experience working with a wide range of concerns, including ADHD, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue. She also supports people dealing with career shifts, midlife transitions, and questions of life purpose. Her background includes conducting psychological assessments of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning, which can clarify a client’s needs.

People who choose Dr. Phillips can expect a warm, genuine stance in sessions. She aims to help clients feel comfortable and to empower them to meet their goals. Her style emphasizes listening first, then offering practical strategies that fit a person’s daily life.

Dr. Phillips practices in Georgia as a GA Psychologist, PSY003556, and works in English. International clients may be accepted; confirm details before scheduling.

How certain approaches work in online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions that move a person toward what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships, with practical tools for distress tolerance and emotion regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to a person’s goals and try methods that match those needs. Decisions about which approach to use are collaborative and can change as progress is made.

Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins can happen between obligations, or audio-only sessions may be chosen when bandwidth is limited. Many people find online sessions helpful for keeping continuity during travel or when a break from commuting matters. Licensed professionals adapt pacing and homework to what fits each person’s daily routine.