Dr. Phoenix Adams Psychotherapy and Consulting

Dr. Phoenix Adams is a licensed psychotherapist (FL, CA, CO, CT, GA, MA, MD, NJ, NV, PA, VA) who has over 15 years of experience as a clinician providing direct services to individuals, couples, families, groups, and organizations as well as an industry leader in the fields of mental health and substance use treatment. Throughout the course of his career, Dr. Adams has had the opportunity to gain a wide array of clinical expertise as a psychotherapist. In particular, he has extensive experience working with patients dealing with bereavement, loss, and grief. He holds a certificate as a Certified Grief Counselor from American Institute of Health Care Professionals. Having served as an Executive Vice President in an internationally renowned substance use and mental health treatment facility, he is well versed in the latest treatment modalities for substance use disorders and their cooccurring behavioral health issues such as post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, relationship/couples issues, and family concerns. He has vast experience working with executives, professionals, and highly successful individuals and families of power, affluence, and influence. Dr. Adams received his Master of Social Work (MSW), Master of Business Administration (MBA), and Doctor of Social Work (DSW) degrees from Florida Atlantic University. His doctoral research examined outcomes for family members participating in the treatment of a loved one impacted by substance use disorder, which provided evidence that their participation resulted in improvements to their own dimensions of mental health and wellness. He has presented his research in London, Toronto, and Dubai. His research and related clinical experience shape his clinical orientation in which he applies a trauma informed, family/relational lens to working with his clients to address and overcome challenges in their lives that interfere with their ability to achieve their goals around health, wellness, happiness, career, and relationships. Dr. Adams is licensed in the states of Florida, California, Colorado, Connecticut. Georgia, Massachusetts, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, and can provide telehealth services for individuals in these states.