- Grief support
- Sleep problems
- Self esteem work
About Phyllis
Dr. Phyllis Ingram is a Florida licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, with 30 years of professional experience. She focuses on common life stressors such as grief and loss, sleep problems, low self-esteem, career strain, anxiety, depression, and compassion fatigue. She also lists blended family issues and caregiving stress among her areas of focus.
In sessions she listens to what is most pressing and helps people sort through practical steps. Conversations are straightforward and aimed at clearer thinking and better routines. She works with clients on coping strategies, sleep habits, and ways to rebuild confidence after setbacks.
Her background includes three decades of work in counseling settings across Florida. That experience informs a pragmatic approach to everyday problems like workplace stress and sleep disruption. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions toward concrete changes.
When blended household concerns come up, the focus stays on the individual’s role and choices. She helps people navigate loyalty conflicts, new parenting routines, and communication challenges without giving legal or custody advice. The emphasis is on what a single adult can do to reduce tensions at home.
People who contact her can expect a direct, practical style. Early sessions typically involve setting short-term goals and testing simple strategies. If ongoing work is helpful, she continues to refine steps that fit each person’s life.
Evidence-based approaches and online sessions
Dr. Ingram uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. That means working on specific problems like sleep disruption with behavioral adjustments and coping skills. For grief and loss she helps people name what they are feeling and try manageable steps to restore daily routines and interests.She also applies strategies to build self-esteem and address anxiety by setting small, achievable goals and testing new ways of thinking and behaving. These approaches are commonly used to treat panic symptoms, social anxiety, and midlife stress, and they aim to reduce symptoms through practice and feedback rather than abstract discussion alone.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust plans if something is not working. Clients take an active role in deciding what to try next, and progress is reviewed regularly.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy routine, shorten check-ins when needed, or avoid travel on a workday. Many people find remote sessions help them maintain continuity while juggling new household arrangements or caregiving responsibilities.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with grief, sleep problems, self-esteem, career issues, anxiety, depression, stress, compassion fatigue, and related concerns including blended family issues and caregiver stress.
What is her approach in sessions?
Sessions use straightforward, evidence-based techniques aimed at practical change. Conversations focus on coping strategies, habits, and steps you can try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of professional experience working with people on a range of life stressors and behavioral concerns.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices with that credential in Florida.
What languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; confirm specific fees during the sign-up flow.
What do I do to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the platform.
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.