Meet Our Therapists / Rina Phillips
Rina Phillips (She/her/hers), LCSW-C
Rina was featured in our Clinician Spotlight series, click here to view
Not currently accepting new clients
Clinical Degree: Social Work, Wurzweiler School of Social Work
Expertise: Internal Family Systems therapy, anxiety and depression; achieving work/life balance; Parenting; grief and bereavement; domestic violence; mindfulness and self-compassion; life transitions; employment difficulties; spiritual and existential conflicts.
IFS training: Level 1, IFS Certified
Finding Clarity, Finding You.
Life can be tedious and overwhelming, especially when we do it with kids, work, and family. Even if we look around and see that “nothing is actually wrong in our lives”, we may still feel sad, lonely, anxious, and overwhelmed. As a mother to three young children, and a working professional, I understand the day to day struggles; being there for everyone in our lives, at times needing support for ourselves too.
I have worked extensively with individuals experiencing anxiety disorders, depression, relationship issues, grief, and trauma. My therapy style is warm, open and non-judgmental, as I welcome all the parts of you to our shared space.
On a personal level, 5 years ago, I experienced PTSD and secondary trauma as a result of working in an intensely difficult and traumatic environment. After struggling with panic and anxiety, I sought treatment and now have a much greater sense of how anxiety lives in my body and my mind. I believe this experience has made me a better clinician as I can truly understand what others are going through and offer insight and perspective. I look forward to working with you.
~ Rina
“Nothing will work unless you do”
– Maya Angelou
Rina has a Masters Degree in Social Work from the Wurzweiler School of Social Work in NYC, earned a Bachelor’s of Psychology from Stern College, and is licensed to practice psychotherapy in the State of Maryland. Rina is trained in Internal Family Systems therapy and is a Certified IFS therapist. She is passionate about using IFS in her clinical work as it has transformed the way she views human behavior and has seen its impact on healing and recovery. Rina is also licensed as a Maryland clinical supervisor. .
Ready to get Started?
Call us at 301-960-8960 for a short chat with our Client Care Coordinator, who is available weekdays from 9 AM to 5 PM. You can also fill out the contact form and we will get back to you.
What People Are Saying…
“As a therapist, Rina is an excellent listener and highly caring as she engages me. She has unconditional positive regard and is able to help me reach my therapeutic goals.”
— Jim Washington, DC
“When I came to Rina I was at my lowest and couldn't see a way out. With Rina's gentle and affirming guidance I was finally able to make myself vulnerable enough to feel my emotions and work through them. Her process put me in control, with tremendous support from her along the way. IFS therapy with Rina was a breakthrough for me. Her excellent therapeutic skills and compassionate nature made our sessions something I actually looked forward to.”
— Alex Rockville, MD
“Rina created a welcoming and accepting space from the very beginning. Through her gentle, guiding questions and support, I felt I was able to truly deepen my compassion and understanding of my parts.”
— Kat Silver Spring, MD
