Philip Gnilka, PhD, LPCC, LPC, NCC, CCMHC

My clients struggle as you do. They had a bad day and are still emotionally beating themselves up for a minor mistake. They constantly have thoughts they are not good enough or are a fraud. They are worried people are disappointed in them and their work. They are exhausted by all the negative thoughts they have, especially when things are not going perfectly. They are constantly struggling with negative feelings and thoughts, and they feel as they are running on empty. Feeling engaged in your life, striving for excellence in your work, and feeling less self critical is within your reach. I work with my clients to first understand more about the facts and myths about perfectionism, and that there is hope. Next, we work collaboratively to maintain high standards while also reducing that self critical voice. I help my clients master a set of tools that they can use to reduce their self criticalness and feel less exhausted in their lives. I have held a range of positions in the counseling field, and my experience as a tenured professor mentoring students in counseling approaches and theories reinforces my passion for helping individual clients directly. Most of my research is focused on perfectionism and stress management, and I am excited to share it with my clients. A little about me! I am quite extroverted and enjoy going out with family and friends. I also love meeting new people. I have a particular passion for traveling and especially enjoy experiencing different countries and cultures. In my spare time besides traveling, I enjoy reading, spending time at the local coffee shop with my French Bulldogs, Gnocchi and Ravioli, and trying new recipes (with the occasional craft cocktail) in the kitchen. If you want to keep that optimum performance in your life and banish that self critical voice you hear, I’d love to help you get there. You don’t have to suffer. I can help. I want to make sure you find the best fit and make an informed decision before moving forward. To ensure a good match, I provide a free consultation which gives us a chance to get to know one another. This time is an opportunity for you to open up as much as you feel comfortable and I can let you know if I can be helpful.