Phyllis Klein

I am Phyllis Klein, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in trauma, PTSD, and dissociation. I am deeply committed to helping women, men, and couples overcome their pain and distress, and empowering them to achieve their goals. I believe in the healing power of psychotherapy and a caring, supportive relationship that provides room for growth in a unique direction.

Life is full of traumatic experiences, such as child abuse, neglect, accidents, illness, difficult relationships, grief, and loss. These experiences can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or complex PTSD, which involves the psychological defense of dissociation. Dissociation can cause individuals to compartmentalize their feelings, making them inaccessible and causing conflict in adult life.

Trauma can be a driving force behind many problems, such as eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and addictions. I use various tools for healing, such as the therapeutic relationship, EMDR, specialized EMDR for Complicated PTSD, Writing for Healing, Focusing Oriented Therapy, Ego State Therapy, Relaxation and Restorative Yoga Techniques. My approach is warm, empathic, and sensitive, making therapy a safe space for my clients.

Services Offered

I offer a range of services to help individuals overcome trauma, PTSD, and dissociation. Here are some of the services I provide:

• Trauma and PTSD Therapy: I provide compassionate and expert therapy for individuals dealing with trauma and PTSD. I use evidence-based techniques, such as EMDR, to help my clients process their experiences and heal.
• Anxiety and Depression Therapy: I help individuals manage their anxiety and depression symptoms, overcome negative thought patterns, and improve their quality of life.
• Women's Issues Therapy: I specialize in understanding women's needs and help them navigate issues such as body image concerns, eating disorders, health problems, and life transitions. I also help men and couples understand women's issues from a woman's perspective.
• Addictions and Writing Therapy: I use Writing for Healing as an art therapy technique to help individuals express themselves and heal from addiction and other mental health issues.
• EMDR Therapy: I use EMDR, an evidence-based technique, to help individuals process traumatic memories and reduce symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, and depression.
• Couples Therapy: I help couples improve their communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen their relationships. I specialize in working with couples dealing with stress and trauma.
• Focusing Oriented Therapy: I use Focusing Oriented Therapy, a somatic technique, to help individuals access their inner wisdom and heal from trauma and other mental health issues.

About Me

I am a warm, compassionate, and patient therapist with extensive experience in helping individuals overcome trauma, PTSD, and dissociation. I have honed my intuitive skills and sensitivity to my clients' needs over the years. I am committed to continuing my education and staying up-to-date on the latest research and techniques in psychotherapy.

I specialize in understanding women's needs and issues, which helps me understand men and couples as well. I use a range of techniques, such as EMDR, Focusing Oriented Therapy, Writing for Healing, and Restorative Yoga ideas and techniques, to help my clients heal from trauma and other mental health issues.

I am passionate about helping individuals overcome their pain and distress and empowering them to achieve their goals. I offer a reasonable fee for my services and am available for a sliding fee scale as well.