Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
How Philip works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW, LICSW
- Licensed in
- Kentucky, West Virginia, Ohio
- Years in practice
- 11
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Philip
Philip Bloomer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who focuses on helping people handle anger, stress, anxiety, and substance use concerns. He uses straightforward conversation to identify practical steps clients can try. He aims to listen without judgment and to be honest about options and next steps.
He draws on eleven years of clinical work and on personal experience with mental health and addiction challenges. Philip earned a Master’s degree in Social Work after a first career in public service in England, and he now practices in Kentucky as LCSW and holds LICSW status in West Virginia.
Background and approach
He mentions his background to show empathy for difficult life chapters. In sessions he looks at life broadly - relationships, work, physical health, routines, and community. He helps people notice patterns, choose values-based goals, and test small behavior changes.
Conversations mix practical problem solving with attention to what matters most to the person in front of him. Philip commonly uses approaches such as cognitive behavioral work, acceptance and commitment ideas, and mindfulness practices. He also draws on motivational interviewing and client-centered listening to support change.
That mix is used to tailor strategies to each person’s needs and preferences. Initial meetings focus on gathering information to understand the challenge and set goals. He typically holds appointments during weekday office hours and can adapt timing in some cases.
The aim is steady, usable progress rather than quick fixes.
What Philip works with
Everything Philip lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Philip's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Philip lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without being driven by them and then choose actions that match their values. It is often useful for anger, stress, and life transitions because it focuses on what people want their lives to stand for.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking patterns and to test new behaviors, which can reduce repeated anger reactions and anxiety over time.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration. The therapist offers nonjudgmental support while helping the person set goals and find their own solutions. This approach supports motivation and steady progress when combined with skills work.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about goals, past efforts, and preferences and then try methods that fit. Clients and the therapist review what helps and adjust plans as needed in an ongoing, collaborative way.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be a simple check-in. Live chat and text suit brief check-ins, journaling between sessions, or when typing feels easier than talking. These options offer flexibility for scheduling and for how someone prefers to engage with therapy.
Questions people ask about Philip
What concerns does Philip address most often?
He works with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, relationship and family issues, grief, sleep problems, parenting challenges, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and related struggles.
What is his general therapy style?
He combines straightforward conversation with practical exercises. Sessions often include tracking thoughts and behaviors, setting small goals, and using mindfulness and acceptance strategies.
How long has he been practicing clinically?
He has eleven years of experience and draws on both professional training and personal experience with mental health and substance use challenges.
What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?
He holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices in Kentucky, with licensure details reflecting KY LCSW and WV LICSW.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for remote work.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to therapist availability.