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Philip Bloomer

Philip Bloomer

Kentucky

Compassionate social worker focusing on practical change

  • 11 years' experience
  • English
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Credentials
LCSW, LICSW
License
LCSW, Kentucky · 5152; LICSW, West Virginia · DP00945355; LISW, Ohio · I.2203406
NPI
1265864425
Based in
Kentucky
  • Sleep and rest support
  • Practical coping skills
  • Values-focused work

About Philip

Philip Bloomer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 11 years of experience helping people who struggle with sleep, stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and many other concerns. He talks plainly and aims to make the first visit feel manageable. He listens without judgment and helps people figure out practical next steps for daily life.

He draws on life experience alongside formal training. Philip earned a Master of Social Work later in life and previously worked in public service in England. That background shapes a broad view of problems - not just symptoms but the home, relationships, routines, and values that shape everyday wellbeing.

In sessions he gathers information up front so the work that follows is realistic and tailored. He uses a mix of methods, including acceptance and commitment approaches, client-centered listening, cognitive behavior techniques, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. That blend is used to help people manage symptoms, clarify what matters most, and make steady changes.

Philip aims to help people with sleep and rest concerns by looking at habits, thoughts, stress, and routines that interfere with rest. He also supports people facing trauma, addiction, relationship and parenting challenges, and job or identity stressors. Conversations focus on what can be tried between sessions and what fits a person’s daily life.

He offers weekday daytime appointments in Kentucky and works in English. The first visit is mostly about gathering information and setting goals so the next steps are clear and practical.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Philip commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts, clarify what matters to them, and take small actions that match their values. This can be useful for worries, motivation issues, and improving sleep routines.

He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems alive. CBT techniques often include simple experiments, habit adjustments, and strategies to manage sleep and stress between visits.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose or combine methods that match their goals, circumstances, and comfort level. That collaborative planning helps set clear, achievable steps.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions will be scheduled. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people practice new habits in the context of their everyday routines while still getting guidance from a licensed professional.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Credentials

Kentucky, West Virginia, Ohio

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Philip commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, addictions, trauma, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, and related issues such as grief and self-esteem.

How would you describe his therapy style?

His style blends clear listening with practical steps. Sessions combine client-centered conversation with techniques drawn from ACT, CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.

What is his professional background?

He returned to school to earn a Master of Social Work at age 40 and brings more than a decade of clinical experience along with personal experience of mental health and substance challenges.

Where does he practice and what credentials does he hold?

He practices in Kentucky and holds LCSW and LICSW credentials, with licensure noted for Kentucky and West Virginia as provided.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

International clients are not accepted at this time.

How are session costs handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What should I do to begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule an appointment based on the therapist's available times.

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