Honor your past. Make your future.
Melissa Briggs-Phillips, Ph.D.
Clinical and Consulting Psychologist in Columbus, Ohio
christine railsback, M.Ed., LPCC
Accepting new clients as of June 2020!
After an extensive search, I am thrilled that Christine will be joining me at Next Generation Behavioral Health!!
She has had a diverse career path in addition to great training and experience as a mental health services provider. She has exactly the blend of applied "real world" skills and therapy training I believe benefits our clients. She is warm, insightful and direct.
She will be offering late afternoon and evening hours, as well as SATURDAY to accommodate busy families and professionals!!
Christine has expertise in:
Treating anxiety and depression with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Treating OCD and trauma with EMDR (we are happy to explain what these things mean!)
Therapy and recovery after loss and grief
Career and life coaching
Couples therapy
...and she works with teens as young as 16!
Christine accepts Medical Mutual, Aetna, Ohio Health-y Plans, Ohio State University health insurance plan, Cigna and Anthem BlueCross/BlueSheild.
She is also able to provide an Out of Network receipt for other plans.
So if YOU are finally on the priority list, please reach out to Jessica, our Practice Manager at 800 570 1509 Ext 2 or info@behaveforward.com to address questions, concerns and schedule.
We are Thrilled to have Christy join us!
Parenting Stress!
Do you have a confidential, safe place to get support and SOLUTIONS for your family?
If not, Christy is here to provide an invaluable service to our community. She has YEARS of experience working with children, and is an EXPERT. I was lucky to cross paths with her (and somehow convince her to join us at Next Generation!!)
Relationship Stress!
Do you have someone with extensive experience helping YOU navigate the complex world of RELATIONSHIPS? With co workers, with family, romantic relationships....dating?!
If not, Christy has expertise in relationship trauma (both little t and BIG T) and is accepting clients.
Rate and Hours!
Christy will be accepting insurance, but while we complete that paperwork, she will charge a below market rate of $100.00 an hour.
She will be seeing clients on SUNDAY afternoons to accommodate BUSY people's lives, as well as a customized evening option throughout the week.
SCHEDULING NOW!
Christy is only offering limited hours, so her calendar will fill fast.
I am so excited to have her join us, and even more excited to think about the individuals and families we can serve.
Call our Practice Manager Jessica with any questions!!
20 years of experience put to use for YOU, YOUR FAMILY, YOUR EMPLOYEES
20 years of experience put to use for YOU, YOUR FAMILY, YOUR EMPLOYEES
20 years of experience put to use for YOU, YOUR FAMILY, YOUR EMPLOYEES
My name is Dr. Melissa Briggs-Phillips. I am a clinical and consulting psychologist. After completing my Ph.D. in Psychology, I spent years leading projects in health care, community development and higher education.
I taught my first graduate school course in 1999 and was hooked! No matter where I was living, or what my "day job" was, I a
My name is Dr. Melissa Briggs-Phillips. I am a clinical and consulting psychologist. After completing my Ph.D. in Psychology, I spent years leading projects in health care, community development and higher education.
I taught my first graduate school course in 1999 and was hooked! No matter where I was living, or what my "day job" was, I always looked for an opportunity to serve as an adjunct professor. I can assure you-adjunct professors do this out of love for teaching-not the money!
My classrooms are no longer auditoriums of college students but I continue to think of corporate speaking and training as teaching at its core.
During the years I was a Project Director, Director of Research Resources, Executive Director of an Innovation Center and Chief of Staff, I also maintained a part time private practice. In 2014 I decided to open Next Generation Behavioral Health in Columbus, Ohio with a singular vision: to provide exceptional services to individuals and companies.
Five years later, I still LOVE what I do. Every day. I wholeheartedly believe in the life changing power of therapy.
My approach with clients blends my experiences leading people and projects with my training as a behavioral scientist and therapist. My style is warm and open, but focused on achieving outcomes that are meaningful. All the "insight" in the world is pointless unless your wife, your business partners, your staff experience a difference. Pretty much everyone can learn to honor their internal world, but BEHAVE FORWARD.
WHO LISTENS TO YOU?
20 years of experience put to use for YOU, YOUR FAMILY, YOUR EMPLOYEES
20 years of experience put to use for YOU, YOUR FAMILY, YOUR EMPLOYEES
The offices of Next Generation are designed for YOU. The waiting room is private so you can come early and have water, coffee, tea and STILLNESS. A client recently described it as a "nicely appointed sensory deprivation chamber".
I am well past Malcom Gladwell's "10,000 hour" rule and take it very seriously when someone decides to trust m
The offices of Next Generation are designed for YOU. The waiting room is private so you can come early and have water, coffee, tea and STILLNESS. A client recently described it as a "nicely appointed sensory deprivation chamber".
I am well past Malcom Gladwell's "10,000 hour" rule and take it very seriously when someone decides to trust me with resolving, repairing or moving beyond:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Recovery from toxic family systems or work environments
- Living with Bi Polar II
- Thriving during turbulent life transitions (chosen or not!)
- Grief and loss
- Mental toughness
- Working for, with and managing Personality Disorders
- Removing internal barriers to advancement
- Behavioral Management in spite of "big feels"
- Taking a team from revenue chasing to intention
- Surviving acquisitions and mergers
- Leading with courage
- Being a next generation leader
- Identifying your "NEXT"
- Thriving with adult ADHD
I have spent over 20 years working with adult survivors of childhood sexual trauma. I am also committed to supporting veterans who have transitioned from service to the private sector. In the last several years, without fail, after EVERY SINGLE corporate keynote or seminar-someone reaches out for the first time to work through trauma from their past. This work is sacred to me, and I will never give it up.
LISTEN TO DR. MELISSA!
20 years of experience put to use for YOU, YOUR FAMILY, YOUR EMPLOYEES
LISTEN TO DR. MELISSA!
I resist the moniker 'motivational speaker'. I do however understand the power of a well timed presentation of concepts to groups and teams. I have organized and sponsored conferences myself and appreciate how powerful it can be to set the right tone for an event.
Sample organizational clients for speaking, training or coaching services i
I resist the moniker 'motivational speaker'. I do however understand the power of a well timed presentation of concepts to groups and teams. I have organized and sponsored conferences myself and appreciate how powerful it can be to set the right tone for an event.
Sample organizational clients for speaking, training or coaching services include:
- Scotts Miracle Grow
- The Entrepreneurship Institute
- Bricker and Eckler, LLP Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati offices
- ReVision Lasik Eye Care
- Honda
- University of Akron
- Kent State University
- Summa Health
- Ohio State University
- Wexner Medical Center
- Ohio State University Advancement Records
- Ohio State University Office of Human Resources
- Ohio State University Provost Office
- SafeAuto
- Agudas Achim
- Ohio Health
- Wexner Heritage Village
- L Brands
- Victoria's Secret
- KPMG
- CAPA
- Steiner Real Estate
- City of Akron Police Department
- Fifth/Third Bank
- Huntington Bank
- Alliance Data
- Women for Executive Leadership and Development (WELD)
- Ohio Bursars Association
- Women in Pensions Network
- Fisher College of Business
- Human Resources Association of Central Ohio (HRACO)
- Ohio Restaurant Association
- DisruptHR
how do I begin therapy?
This is Jessica and she is amazing!
800 570 1509 Ext 2
Jessica, our Practice Manager, will answer any of your questions around scheduling, logistics, insurance and fees.
Jessica works REMOTELY and all of our initial paperwork and scheduling is handled while you are in the privacy of your own home.
WE WILL WALK YOU THROUGH HOW TO DO REMOTE/VIDEO THERAPY IF DESIRED!
HOWEVER, our offices are uniquely positioned to provide uninterrupted services during this time.
We have a PRIVATE WAITING ROOM and PRIVATE BATHROOM. That is, you will never cross paths with anyone, and you are NEVER waiting with anyone else in our waiting room.
If you are calling on behalf of a company or organization looking for a speaker or coaching services, Jessica is a great place to ask initial questions and explain what you are looking for!
You are also welcome to email her and request a call!
2256 1/2 E Main St Suite C Bexley, OH 43209
Our offices are the white, arched doors to the right of the entrance to the Drexel Theater.
Plenty of parking is available and close!
A first step is to schedule a FREE phone consultation with Dr. M
Jessica will work with you to schedule a call.
Currently only DAY hours remain for appointments.
If there are no openings on Dr. Briggs-Phillips schedule, Jessica will collaborate with you to find a referral. We do our best to have an updated list of practitioners and practices that are accepting new clients, and offer this complimentary service.
Evening engagements for corporate clients are scheduled as needed.
a message to men about therapy
These are dendrites! Aren't they beautiful? Well. They rule you.
The dopamine and serotonin that these suckers marinate in dictate your entire quality of life. All of us. It is a humbling fact. And unless you are NOT human, that means you too.
What does THAT mean you say? This picture is of neurons in your brain, and dendrites exist at the end of them. It is how the brain "talks" to itself. Sometimes there are mechanical challenges...and anxiety and depression are the result.
You do all kinds of things to manipulate the levels of dopamine and serotinin in your brain ranging from constructive to destructive behaviors.
About 30-40% of my clients are men. In spite of a long career specializing in women's health, I am deeply committed to making mental health a priority for men. The recent deaths by suicide of some famous men have prompted me to out myself as having a specialty in working with men as clients in therapy. Here are some additional thoughts.
Therapy is a unique business relationship.
Therapy is a contract between me and you. I do not view it at completely unconditional. That is, you have work to do too. But this business relationship is characterized by confidence and safety, veracity and a commitment to your well-being. Who the HECK would not want that?
Therapy is a safe haven for problem solving.
While therapy is very much a relationship, it is a ONE WAY ALLIANCE. It is my job to protect the time and space for the benefit and growth of you. You do not have to worry about retribution for being honest, owning any unintentional outcomes, or having the energy to ask questions and listen in return.
Therapy is not for wimps.
If I could line up the head coaches, executive chefs, CEOs, construction workers, physicians or attorneys that I have seen thrive because of therapy-you would hesitate to disparage them, I assure you.
That being said-therapy is not for everyone.
There is some level of interest in self reflection, owning your stuff and use of language required. (Some women cannot do this either, by the way)
I have told clients that a better use of their money was a housecleaning service (to lower conflict around this at home, for example, as this was a huge stress) or a crossfit gym membership!
I am very pragmatic about the expenditure of resources and sometimes, therapy is not the place to spend.
Therapy can be a game changer.
Call and ask Jessica any of your logistics questions and see if she can schedule a short phone consult with me. If not me, someone else. You are worth being on the to do list.