About Dr. Lee Phillips
I VIEW PSYCHOTHERAPY AS A JOURNEY, AND WE WILL TAKE IT TOGETHER
My Purpose
Starting a therapy journey requires strength and courage. My goal is to help my clients achieve the objectives they wish to fulfill. I provide a safe, empathetic, and welcoming environment. I utilize interventions that offer symptom relief and enhance emotional connections with themselves and others. I have experience working with LGBTQIA+ populations, as well as treating depression, sexual challenges, anxiety disorders, trauma, bipolar disorder, chronic pain, chronic illness, and various other disabilities. As a committed psychotherapist, sex therapist, and coach, I apply holistic and evidence-based methods to address the whole person, not merely the symptoms. I empower my clients to rediscover aspects of themselves they have suppressed due to deeply ingrained beliefs from dysfunctional families. I encourage and support my clients in developing new ways of relating, thinking, and being. Clients in non-monogamous, swinger, polyamorous, and kink relationships are welcomed.
Experience & Education
I am an award-winning psychotherapist and sex therapist with over 16 years of experience. I hold a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license in Washington, DC, Maryland, Virginia, New York, and Connecticut. I am a licensed telehealth provider for the state of Florida. I am a Certified Sex Therapist (CST) and a Sex Therapist Supervisor (CST-S), accredited by the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT). Moreover, I am a Certified Sex and Couples Therapist (CSCT) from the Integrative Sex Therapy Institute and a Certified Psychosexual Therapist (C-PST) through the International Association of Psychosexual Therapists.
I have a full-time private practice where I conduct telehealth sessions with clients. I provide telehealth psychotherapy, family therapy, and sex therapy for residents of Washington, DC, Maryland, Virginia, New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut using a HIPAA-compliant platform like Zoom. Additionally, I offer virtual sessions focused on dating, relationships, and sexual wellness for clients worldwide. I have been in private practice for over a decade, working with both individuals and couples.
I lecture on topics such as sexuality, chronic pain, anxiety, stress management, caregiver stress, mindfulness, cognitive strategies for chronic pain, reclaiming sexuality for couples with chronic illness, ethical decision-making, the assessment of mental disorders, therapy with LGBTQIA+ clients, and exploring sexual communication, freedom, and pleasure for gender minorities dealing with chronic illness, pain, and other disabilities. I have published in the Journal of Baccalaureate Social Work, researchin LGBTQ-Affirmative Teaching at Historically Black Colleges and Universities: Understanding Program Directors’ Views.
I am a media expert and have been featured in Teen Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Women’s Health, The Lily Newspaper, Giddy, Greatist, Insider, Men’s Health, InsideHook, AskMen, Social Life Magazine, Park Magazine, Yahoo News, Well + Good, Oprah Daily, Fatherly, MindBodyGreen, PsychCentral, verywellmind, HealthCentral, Bustle, BestLife, and many more. I have been a guest on several podcasts and training platforms discussing sex and relationships, including Sessions with world-renowned psychotherapist Esther Perel. I invite you to see more of my media expert engagements on my press page under resources.
I hold a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree in Organizational Leadership, with an emphasis in Behavioral Health, from Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, AZ. I serve as an instructor at The Integrative Sex Therapy Institute and also as an instructor and dissertation chair at Modern Sex Therapy Institutes.
Actor, Comedian & Creative Storyteller
In addition to my work as a psychotherapist, sex therapist, and relationship expert, I am also an actor, comedian, and creative storyteller. My passion for understanding human behavior extends beyond the therapy room and into performance, where I explore the humor, vulnerability, complexity, and resilience that make us human.
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As an actor, I am committed to bringing authenticity, emotional depth, and curiosity to every role. My training has included study at respected acting programs and with teachers in New York City, where I continue to develop my craft and pursue opportunities in film, television, theater, and comedy.
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As a comedian and content creator, I use humor to explore relationships, dating, sexuality, identity, and everyday life. My comedy often draws on shared human experiences and the absurdities of modern relationships, inviting audiences to laugh, reflect, and connect.
A Note About My Creative Work
While my creative content may touch on themes such as relationships, sexuality, dating, and human behavior, it is intended solely for entertainment and artistic expression. My work as an actor, comedian, writer, and content creator is entirely separate from my professional clinical practice.
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The views, stories, characters, opinions, and comedic material in my creative work do not constitute psychotherapy, clinical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or professional recommendations. Any publicly shared educational information is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional mental health care.
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Whether through therapy, performance, or comedy, my goal remains the same: to foster connection, curiosity, authenticity, and a deeper understanding of ourselves and each other.
