Phil Lane MSW, LCSW

About

Phil Lane, MSW, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist in private practice in New Jersey. He specializes in the treatment of anxiety and panic disorders, depression, mood disorders, and adjustment disorders. Prior to opening his private practice, he worked in community mental health settings with children, adolescents, families, and adults. He is the author of the book, Understanding and Coping with Illness Anxiety. Lane is an anxiety and panic survivor himself and his clinical practice is based in empathy, humanism, and understanding of clients' unique life situations and challenges. Though he draws from various theories and orientations, he has a special interest in Narrative Therapy, Existential Psychotherapy, Trauma-Informed Therapy, and Humanistic Psychology.

Books by Phil Lane MSW, LCSW

Recent Posts

How Stress Impacts Daily Life and What We Can Do About It

Stress and overwhelm can get in the way of our lives. When our daily functioning becomes impeded, we must take an honest look at our lives and consider how we can restore balance.

Anxiety and Masculinity: Dispelling Unhelpful Social Myths

Men are often implicitly and explicitly taught to suffer in silence. These outdated and unhelpful gender narratives can impede healthy coping with normal problems such as anxiety.

Why Positive Thinking Doesn’t Always Reduce Anxiety

Society often tells us to "Look on the bright side" when we are feeling anxious or worried, but this is not necessarily helpful for finding comfort.

How Bedside Manner Can Contribute to Anxiety and Shame

Personal Perspective: It is incumbent upon medical providers to treat patients with empathy, compassion, and understanding.

How to Tell the Difference Between Anxiety and Panic

Anxiety and panic can disrupt our lives but when we begin to understand them and how they manifest, we gain control over their devastating impact.

Why Existential Anxiety Is Not a Crisis

Society tells us that asking existential questions is a sign of crisis or neurosis. Therapists who embrace and encourage existential conversations help clients to feel humanized.

How to Advocate for Yourself at Medical Appointments

Have you ever felt like you shouldn't speak up at a doctor's appointment? Knowing that you have a voice in your medical treatment can reduce medical anxiety.

4 Common Responses to Illness Anxiety and How to Cope

When people with illness anxiety exhibit unhelpful behavioral responses, an understanding of why can help to support and cultivate healing.

Why Chronic Pain Scares Us

Individuals who experience chronic pain often feel significant emotional distress and frustration. But there are ways to be more accepting of pain and to learn how to manage it.

What's Really Happening During a Panic Attack

Panic attacks are really scary. But they can also be informative if we can learn to understand what they are trying to communicate to us.