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About Phil
Phil is a licensed clinical social worker with diverse experience providing trauma-informed, affirming mental health care across various settings. His work has focused on supporting individuals through some of life’s most complex moments, helping them walk through life's challenges and into long term healing.
He has held clinical roles within Johns Hopkins Hospital, community mental health programs, and national crisis organizations, where he worked extensively with LGBTQ+ individuals, survivors of violence, and people navigating systemic barriers to care. Across these settings, he has built a skill set to bring a relational, strengths-based approach grounded in empathy, clinical knowledge, and deep respect for each person’s lived experience.
His work is guided by the belief that meaningful change happens when people feel seen, supported, and empowered to move toward lives that feel authentic and purposeful.
What is therapy with Phil like?
Phil believes that therapy works best when it balances focused, in depth work with genuine interpersonal connection.
Phil's approach is:
🧠Thoughtful, intentional, and guided toward meaningful change
🧡Warm, authentic, and grounded in human connection
⚖️Balanced with thoughtful work, insightful questions, humor, and care.
Experience Highlights
Johns Hopkins Hospital Center for Transgender and Gender Expansive Health
Johns Hopkins Hospital Community Psychiatry Program
Trevor Project
Johns Hopkins University
Shock Trauma Violence Intervention Program
Baltimore Child Abuse Center
Education
University of Maryland, School of Social Work - MSW
Stevenson University - B.S. in Psychology
Professional Organizations
American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, & Therapists
National Association of Social Work
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