He is amazing and has helped me in ways no one else ever has. I feel more confident and stronger than I have in my entire life. Online counseling is fantastic.
Dr. Floyd Phillips, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Floyd is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Floyd. View 4 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in New York
Recent reviews
Dr. Phillips as well as the process of betterhelp.com has caused me to synthesize my thoughts and feelings and that experience has been INCREDIBLY helpful. Dr. Phillips is responsive and thoughtful and has given me many "gems" that have helped me to grow.
More about Floyd
- 30 years' experience
- Male
- LCSW
Dr. Floyd Phillips, of the New York Institute of Health and Behavior, Inc. was born and raised in the Harlem community, where he attended the public school system and subsequently graduated from City College of New York with a B.A. in psychology. His commitments to the Harlem community lead him into community organizing and civil service employment with Special Services for Children; he was awarded the human Resources Fellowship to Columbia University’s School of Social Work, where he earned his M.S. in social work.
Dr. Phillips spent the next 15 years teaching and working with mentally ill consumers, mentally retarded consumers and substance abusers. He later attended the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health. After seven years of study and training, he was awarded certifications in psychoanalytic psychotherapy and group psychotherapy. Dr. Phillips is also licensed by the state of New York as a psychoanalyst and a social worker (LCSW-R). He was accepted into Columbia University’s doctoral program of health and behavioral studies. He completed the course work and extensive research in the area of health education, behavioral health and health disparities; he was awarded an EdD in health education and behavior studies. With the collaboration of 10 researchers, scholars and clinicians, Dr. Phillips found The New York Institute of Health and Behavior (NYIHB); a grassroots nonprofit organization born out of the curriculum and interests of the health and behavior studies department in Teachers College, Columbia University. NYIHB employs research, education and treatment in the areas of mental health, mental retardation, substance abuse, public health and health disparities to enhance health in the state of New York. Dr. Floyd Phillips is a licensed Clinical Social Worker and a licensed Psychoanalyst in New York state with over 25 years of experience working as a psychocounselor and life coach. He has worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, grief and loss, substance abuse issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD and ADHD. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.
Dr. Phillips employs various methods of psychotherapy including psychoanalysis.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Depression
Self esteem
Licenses
- LCSW · New York · 073369 · Expires August 2026
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Dr. Floyd Phillips
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
He is amazing and has helped me in ways no one else ever has. I feel more confident and stronger than I have in my entire life. Online counseling is fantastic.
Dr. Phillips as well as the process of betterhelp.com has caused me to synthesize my thoughts and feelings and that experience has been INCREDIBLY helpful. Dr. Phillips is responsive and thoughtful and has given me many "gems" that have helped me to grow.
Dr.P has been truly great. He is very insightful and thorough when he responds. I feel like I have made great progress since communicating with him. As long as you are willing to put forth the effort, then you will see growth in yourself.
Dr Phillips gave me the courage and confidence to stand up for myself and stop people from walking all over me. He has a great sense of humor and an incredible insight about people.. I am very glad I took the chance to do this on line it has been very rewarding.
Frequently asked questions
Does Dr. Floyd Phillips offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Dr. Floyd Phillips works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Dr. Floyd Phillips speak?
Dr. Floyd Phillips speaks English.
How many years of experience does Dr. Floyd Phillips have?
Dr. Floyd Phillips has 30 years of experience.
Where is Dr. Floyd Phillips licensed to practice?
Dr. Floyd Phillips is licensed to practice in New York.
Does Dr. Floyd Phillips accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Dr. Floyd Phillips accepts clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
How can I communicate with Dr. Floyd Phillips?
Dr. Floyd Phillips can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Dr. Floyd Phillips?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.