Philip Bloomer, LCSW, LICSW
Practical, honest support for parenting and life challenges
Book with Philip- Years in practice
- 11
- Credentials
- LCSW, LICSW
- Licensed in
- Kentucky, West Virginia, Ohio
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Philip
Philip Bloomer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who focuses on practical help for parents and individuals facing stress, anxiety, addiction, and relationship strain. He draws on 11 years of clinical experience and a straightforward, nonjudgmental style. He aims to help people figure out what matters most and take steps toward those goals.
His approach looks at day-to-day life as well as inner experience. He blends methods that focus on values, changing unhelpful thinking, and building present-moment awareness.
Background and approach
Sessions often include problem-solving, exploring personal values, and setting small, doable steps to change patterns that cause pain. Philip trained later in life, earning a Master of Social Work before moving into clinical practice. He brings both professional knowledge and lived experience with mental health and substance use recovery.
That background shapes a direct, empathetic way of working that values honesty and hard work. He offers online options and standard office-hour appointments in Kentucky. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
The first meeting gathers information to shape a tailored plan and set practical goals. People who want clear, practical guidance about parenting challenges, grief, mood or addiction concerns may find his style helpful. He listens without judgment and focuses on what can be done now to move toward a better chapter in life.
What Philip works with
Everything Philip lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Philip helps people with.
- 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.
How Philip blends approaches for online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking small actions toward those values. It can help with anxiety, depression, stress, and parenting choices by shifting attention from avoidance to purposeful action.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the thoughts and behaviors that maintain distress. In sessions clients learn practical strategies to test unhelpful thoughts, change routines, and build coping skills for mood, sleep, or addiction issues.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and a respectful, nonjudgmental stance. This approach helps people feel heard while they make their own decisions about change.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Philip will work with each person to pick or blend methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort. He gathers information in the first visit and adjusts plans as progress is made.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports shorter check-ins, and messaging lets people share updates between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy parenting and work schedules while keeping consistent progress.
Questions people ask about Philip
What concerns does Philip focus on?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, relationship and parenting concerns, mood difficulties, grief, and ADHD.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a practical, down-to-earth approach that combines values work, behavior change, and present-moment awareness. Sessions focus on problem-solving and small, achievable steps.
How long has he practiced?
Philip has 11 years of clinical experience and brings both professional training and personal experience with mental health and substance use recovery.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices in Kentucky. License details include KY LCSW and WV LICSW.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does payment or cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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