Phyllis Hartman, LCSW

Licensed in Pennsylvania · 25 years in practice

Phyllis Hartman works with adults who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, or changes in life.

License and registration

LCSW, Pennsylvania: CW013975 · expires February 2027
NPI: 1144254665 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 25
Languages: English

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About Phyllis

Phyllis Hartman works with adults who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, or changes in life. She helps people facing mood disorders, addiction, parenting strain, and relationship or intimacy questions. Phyllis aims for practical, steady support that makes daily life feel more manageable.

Phyllis earned a Master of Social Work and holds an LCSW license in Pennsylvania. She brings 25 years of clinical experience and a long history of working with a wide range of concerns, including bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, and trauma.

Background and approach

Her practice also addresses caregiver stress, codependency, and issues tied to family of origin. In sessions she uses clear, straightforward methods. People learn coping skills, ways to manage strong emotions, and strategies to change unhelpful patterns.

She combines client-centered listening with tools from cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior approaches to produce practical steps clients can try between sessions. Phyllis includes mindfulness and motivational interviewing when appropriate to support change and build motivation. She places emphasis on connecting therapeutic work to everyday routines, parenting demands, and career goals so progress transfers to real life.

Her approach is collaborative and paced to the person. Phyllis draws on personal values such as faith and family to stay grounded, and she focuses on helping people discover clearer priorities and more self-compassion as they move forward.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Phyllis lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Anger management
Self esteem
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Intellectual disability
Life purpose
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Mood disorders
Post-traumatic stress
Self-love
Women's issues

Approaches Phyllis names

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Online support

Evidence-informed approaches for online care

Phyllis uses client-centered therapy to make sessions focused on each person’s priorities. This means the therapist listens closely and adapts sessions to what matters most to the client, helping them set goals and guide the pace of work.

She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, which breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. That approach helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try concrete skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, or change behaviors. Dialectical behavior therapy techniques are used when strong emotions or relationship conflicts cause repeated problems; these tools teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to choose methods that match goals, preferences, and daily demands so homework and practice fit real life.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video lets people work face-to-face from different locations, phone can be easier when internet is limited, and text or chat supports brief check-ins or coaching between longer sessions. These options help people keep therapy consistent around work, school, and caregiving responsibilities.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Phyllis commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, addictions, trauma, and relationship difficulties, along with parenting and caregiver strain.

What is her general therapy style?

Therapy is straightforward and collaborative, mixing listening with practical skill building to help people manage emotions and change patterns.

How long has she been practicing?

Phyllis has 25 years of clinical experience and has worked with people across many stages of life since 1981.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds an LCSW license in Pennsylvania and practices with that credential in that state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What formats are available for sessions?

Sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How is cost handled?

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

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