Stephen Phillips
“Courage doesn’t happen when you have all the answers. It happens when you are ready to face the questions you have been avoiding your whole life.”
-Shannon L. Alder
Stephen Phillips, AMFT
Whether you are unsure of what to expect or are looking for from therapy, or you already know exactly what you’d like to work through, I am excited for your journey to a more authentic you.
One of the most important aspects of our lives is relationships, whether with friends, family, or self. Through healthy connection, relationships have the capacity to illuminate who we truly are and heal the parts of us that are craving to be freed. By exploring the “why” behind our actions, beliefs, and emotions we become more capable of deeply and compassionately knowing ourselves, thus impacting all the relationships around us.
My approach as a therapist is not to change you, but to help you explore and expand your self-concept to enable you to have a different relationship with your past, present, and future self. We will do this by first becoming curious and witnessing with non-judgmental compassion. This process allows you to experience insight into the why and choose to either accept or change your relationship with these parts of yourself.
When working with couples or families, addressing the critical concerns comes first before we dive into a deeper exploration of intimacy and connection.
I approach all therapy from a trauma-informed perspective, so we will go as slowly and safely as needed. The way in which our traumas show up and are processed is unique to everyone, so there is not a standard process that therapy must follow; it will be unique to you and you alone.
After over a decade of military service, I have a passion for anyone who works in a demanding, high-stress environment that impacts their personal relationships without yield; know there is a different way.
In my spare time, I enjoy being outdoors in nature. This is usually through endurance sports that have a rhythmic way of grounding me and keeping me present in my life.
Feel free to reach out to me for a free 15-minute consultation call. You can reach me by phone/text at (858) 333-4123 or email: stephen@cfmrsandiego.com
Best wishes along your journey whether with me or wherever your path leads you.
Fee Range Per Session: $160-$195
Sliding Scale Offered
Education:
Point Loma Nazarene University, M.A. Clinical Counseling
United States Naval Academy, B.S. Oceanography
Naval Postgraduate School, M.S. Information Warfare Systems Engineering
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