June Phelps, PhD, Clinical Psychologist
My name is Dr. June Phelps and I am a Clinical Psychologist. I have a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from The Pennsylvania State University. I have over 20 years of experience treating adults and adolescents with a variety of mental health concerns. My specialization is anxiety disorders. Prior to working at Avenues of Counseling and Mediation, I was the clinical director at the Anxiety Institute in Greenwich, Connecticut. I have expertise in treating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Scrupulosity (a form of OCD that focuses on faith), Panic Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Trichotillomania, Excoriation, Phobias, and Health Anxiety. I also have experience treating TICS. I use evidence-based approaches such as Exposure and Response Prevention and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (also known as ACT, for a more in-depth explanation of how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Works, click here) in combination with Compassion-Focused Therapy to address anxiety. I am certified in the treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) from the International Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Foundation - Behavior Therapy Training Institute.
In addition to specializing in anxiety disorders, I have interest and skill in treating those who suffer from Prolonged Grief Disorder, sometimes referred to as Complicated Grief. I am trained through the Prolonged Grief Center at Columbia University. Furthermore, I have experience and interest in treating individuals undergoing life transitions, particularly college students and older adults. I enjoy working with international students as well as LGBTQ+ individuals and family members. My primary goal as a therapist is to help people to develop self-acceptance while facing their problems head-on, acting in ways that are consistent with their values. After engaging in therapy, you will be able to respond more flexibly when facing stress and will report a more vibrant and fulfilling life.
At this point I am primarily providing teletherapy appointments; however, I have some in-person hours available. I limit in-person sessions to clients who have been vaccinated. Please know that I have also received the COVID vaccination.