- Practical coping skills
- Strengths focused
- 20 years experience
About Phillip
Phillip Pursley is a Kentucky-based licensed professional counselor clinical candidate, LPCC, with 20 years of experience. He helps people facing stress and anxiety, and supports those coping with addictions, trauma, grief, and anger. He listens for strengths in each person's story and encourages small, practical steps forward.
Phillip approaches sessions as a collaborative process. He believes clients are the experts on their own lives and uses that knowledge to shape goals. Conversations focus on concrete skills, coping strategies, and building on what already works for the client.
In the office he often starts by helping someone name what is most worrying them now. From there he and the client pick a few achievable goals and practice tools to reduce immediate distress. Sessions can include breathing and grounding techniques, planning manageable behavior changes, and working on thoughts that fuel panic or anxiety.
Over his two decades of work his focus has included communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation concerns, and struggles with guilt, shame, and isolation. He also supports people dealing with life purpose questions, forgiveness, and the effects of relational dynamics like narcissism.
People looking for help with panic disorder and panic attacks will find clear, straightforward support aimed at reducing sudden episodes and their impact on daily life. To begin, a brief matching process helps connect a person to his practice and schedule a first appointment.
Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Options
Phillip uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical skills and symptom relief. For example, brief skills training teaches step-by-step tools for managing anxiety and panic symptoms, like paced breathing and grounding exercises that can reduce the intensity of an episode. Another common approach is behavioral work that breaks larger goals into small, achievable actions to build confidence and reduce avoidance.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. He will collaborate with each person to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. The process is gradual and adapted to a person's needs, preferences, and daily routine.
Many people find online therapy useful for fitting sessions into busy lives. It can make it easier to attend consistently, avoid travel time, and maintain momentum between appointments. Because the original biography does not specify session formats, confirm current options before booking so you know what is available. Online sessions can support focused work on panic, anxiety, and stress while keeping therapy practical and goal oriented.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and anger, plus related issues like communication problems, control issues, and panic disorder and panic attacks.
What is the general therapeutic style?
His approach is collaborative and strengths-based, focusing on practical skills and small steps that reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of professional work experience helping people with anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, and related concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He holds the LPCC credential and practices in Kentucky.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.