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Philip Bloomer

Philip Bloomer, LCSW, LICSW

Kentucky

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Licensed clinical social worker - Blended family and relationships

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Addictions and trauma
  • Mindfulness and ACT

About Philip

Philip Bloomer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - LICSW practicing in Kentucky with 11 years of experience. He offers help for stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy questions, sleep problems, parenting stress, self-esteem, career issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes. Sessions are conducted in English and Philip notes experience working with a wide range of mental health and substance use difficulties.

Philip describes his work as looking at all areas of life. He pays attention to where someone lives, physical health, relationships, thought patterns, past events, and what gives life meaning. That means conversations often move between practical daily routines and deeper personal history. He aims to be direct and honest in sessions while avoiding judgement.

His approach draws on several methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. In practice this means checking what problems are most urgent, exploring values and goals, and trying small changes between meetings.

Philip brings life experience as well as academic training. He began a first career in public service in England, later returning to school to complete a Master of Social Work. He has also navigated his own mental health and substance use challenges, which he says informs his practical focus in therapy.

Intake appointments involve information gathering to shape an initial plan. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. International clients are not accepted, and sessions are offered in English.

How Philip uses therapy approaches in online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name their values and take small steps toward them even when hard thoughts or feelings show up. It can help with anxiety, depression, and life changes by shifting focus from avoidance to action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and anger. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration, letting the person lead the topics while the therapist reflects and clarifies to build a clearer plan.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Philip treats the choice of methods as collaborative. He will check goals, try an approach for a few sessions, and adjust based on what helps most. The goal is practical progress rather than sticking rigidly to any single method.

The biography lists standard office-hour appointments and does not specify other formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around work and family life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, and making scheduling more flexible. Licensed professionals can use these formats to support steady progress while coordinating with everyday responsibilities.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Listed in

Kentucky, West Virginia, Ohio

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?

Philip works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, mood issues, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, ADHD, and related problems listed in his specialties.

How would he describe his therapeutic style?

He combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered approaches, CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to focus on values, practical steps, and changing unhelpful patterns.

How much experience does he have?

Philip has 11 years of clinical experience and draws on both professional training and personal experience with mental health and substance use.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices in Kentucky with licensure noted as KY LCSW and WV LICSW.

Which languages are supported and can he see international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are offered?

The biography lists standard office hour appointments Monday to Friday 8:15 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to start the intake process.

Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.

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