Phyllis Jeannestal

Phyllis Jeannestal is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida. She focuses on helping people who are stressed, anxious, grieving, or navigating major life changes. Her approach aims to give clients more control over decisions and emotional responses in daily life.

She uses Client-Centered Therapy alongside cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused methods. Sessions emphasize listening, practical steps, and building skills people can use between meetings. Treatment often includes attention to trauma and the ways it affects thinking, behavior, and relationships.

Phyllis has worked in community and clinical settings for nine years, including work after the Marjory Stoneman Douglas school shooting and in hospice care supporting families through grief. That background shapes how she balances emotional support with concrete coping strategies. She also incorporates wellness activities such as exercise, art, and group-based supports when appropriate.

In a typical session she helps clients identify strengths and small goals. She supports people in learning new ways to manage mood, communicate more clearly, and handle stress at home and work. The focus is on practical tools and steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Her work highlights respect for each person's choices and a collaborative plan. People who prefer a supportive, down-to-earth style may find this approach helpful when facing anxiety, depression, relationship strain, caregiver stress, or trauma-related concerns.

How her approaches translate to online therapy