Her Hope Christian Counseling Solutions

Nouthetic, a biblically-centered approach that focuses on applying God’s Word to life’s challenges.

“This ministry isn’t for the faint of heart; it’s for the hungry, the hurting, and the ready. The women who are tired of cycles and craving real healing through truth”

Dr. Nancy Phillips, PsyD

Ordained Minister | Christian Counselor | Women's Coach | Author | Founder of Her Hope Christian Counseling Solutions & Gatekeeper Women's Ministry

Meet Dr. Phillips

Dr. Nancy Phillips is an Ordained and Licensed Minister of the Gospel, Doctor of Psychology in Health and Wellness, Certified Women's Coach, and Certified Christian Counselor dedicated to helping women grow spiritually, emotionally, and mentally through a Christ-centered approach.

As a Guyanese American and the daughter of immigrant parents, Dr. Phillips understands the value of perseverance, faith, and hard work. She credits much of her educational journey to the unwavering support of her mother, whose prayers, encouragement, and belief in God's calling on her life inspired her to pursue higher education and remain faithful to her purpose. In honor of her mother's legacy of faith, sacrifice, and steadfast prayer, Dr. Phillips dedicates this ministry to her memory and influence.

Through biblical teaching, faith-based counseling, coaching, speaking engagements, and ministry leadership, Dr. Phillips equips women to overcome challenges, strengthen their relationship with Christ, and walk confidently in their God-given purpose. Her passion is to see women experience healing, restoration, emotional wellness, and spiritual growth while navigating the unique demands of faith, family, relationships, and ministry.

Dr. Phillips is the founder of Her Hope Christian Counseling Solutions, a Christ-centered ministry dedicated to supporting women's emotional and spiritual wellness. She is also the founder and Executive Director of Gatekeeper Women's Ministry, an organization committed to encouraging, equipping, and empowering women through biblical discipleship, prayer, and community.

She is the host of The Christian Mom Connection: From Motherhood to Ministry podcast, where she shares biblical encouragement, practical wisdom, and conversations designed to strengthen women in every season of life.

Dr. Phillips holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, a Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology, and a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Health and Wellness Psychology. Her doctoral Applied Doctoral Project is titled:

"Empowering Emotional and Spiritual Wellness: A Spirituality-Informed Self-Care Guide for African American Christian Women." (Located in the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C, ProQuest and Google Scholar). Her research focuses on the intersection of faith, emotional wellness, resilience, and culturally relevant self-care practices for Christian women.

A passionate author, Dr. Phillips is the author of multiple books designed to encourage women in their faith journey. She has published:

Unequally Yoked: In the Shadows of Faith (Book One) & The Wait: Living Faithfully in God's Delay (Book Two) and Reclaiming Peace: 5 Steps for Women to Renew Their Mind Through Prayer

These books address faith, marriage, waiting on God, spiritual growth, and trusting the Lord's plan during difficult seasons.

Above all, Dr. Phillips is a devoted wife and proud mother of three.

Schedule a Counseling Consultation

Learn about the services I offer:

  • Personalized guidance rooted in biblical principles to address emotional, personal, and spiritual challenges for women navigating life transitions, emotional wellness, relationships, identity, and spiritual growth.

    Consultations: $20

    Virtual Sessions: $100 per session

    Private Pay Only-Insurance Not Accepted

    Weekly, biweekly, and monthly support options are available.

    Limited reduced fee ministry support spots may be available for women experiencing financial hardship.

  • Faith-based programs and initiatives designed to nurture spiritual growth and connection. This includes Bible Study, prayer circles and workshops

  • 2nd and 4th Thursdays
    7:00 PM EST

    This ministry-based women's support and growth circle is designed for women who desire biblical encouragement, emotional wellness support, accountability, prayer, and personal growth.

    Topics include:

    ✔ Anxiety and Trusting God
    ✔ Waiting on God's Timing
    ✔ Emotional Wellness
    ✔ Boundaries and Healthy Relationships
    ✔ Identity in Christ
    ✔ Renewing the Mind
    ✔ Spiritual Warfare
    ✔ Forgiveness and Healing
    ✔ Marriage Challenges
    ✔ Finding Peace in Difficult Seasons

    Membership: $20 per month

    This is not professional counseling or therapy. It is a faith-based ministry support group for women seeking growth, healing, encouragement, and community.

  • Compassionate sessions focusing on spiritual deliverance and emotional healing.

    These ministry sessions are offered without a required fee. Those who feel led may sow into the ministry to support continued outreach and services.

  • Encouraging prayer support and personalized faith-centered advice for life’s journey.

Serious Inquiries only. Fees are listed with each service description on the sign-up page

Connect with Dr. Nancy

Stronger Together: Faith and Community in Wellness

San Antonio, Texas Event

The following was presented by Dr. Nancy Phillips at a preventive health conference in San Antonio, Texas. It focused on how faith-based community supports emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being, and how connection plays a key role in healing and growth.

If you are here, it means you took a moment to reflect. That matters. Because many people hear messages… but very few take the time to pause, process, and respond. You did!

View your Worksheet: Stronger Together Reflection worksheet and then use the answer key below.

🟣 Acknowledge Their Reflection

What you wrote on that page was not random.

It revealed something.

Maybe you recognized areas where you feel unsupported.
Maybe you realized you have been carrying more than you should.
Maybe you saw a gap between what you know… and what you have been living out.

Whatever came up for you—it matters.

🟣 GIVE THEM ACTION (VERY IMPORTANT)

Now that you have reflected, it is time to respond.

Do not leave this as awareness only.

Choose one step:

  • Reach out to someone you trust

  • Recommit to spending time with God this week

  • Begin looking for a faith-based community that will support your growth

  • Or take a step toward building the kind of community you need

Start small—but start.

🟣 ENCOURAGEMENT

Growth may feel uncomfortable.

You may outgrow certain spaces.
You may begin to see things differently.

That is part of the process.

Do not mistake growth for isolation.

God is developing you—and He will connect you to what you need.

🟣 CLOSING

You are not alone.

And you do not have to continue carrying everything by yourself.

Take what you wrote…
and take your next step.

🟣 Bring Them Back to Truth

You were never meant to do this alone.

God did not design you to carry everything by yourself.

Community is not optional.
It is necessary for growth, healing, and strength.

🟣 FAITH SECTION

If you wrote that you do not know how to begin…

Start here:

Open your Bible.
Spend a few quiet minutes in prayer.
Ask God for direction, clarity, and consistency.

You do not have to have it all figured out.

You just have to begin.

🟣 COMMUNITY CALL

And if you do not currently have a Christ-centered community…

Be intentional about finding one.

And if you feel led to build one…

Be obedient.

Because what you need… someone else may need too.