Margaret Phillips, CNP

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Margaret Phillips, CNP

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner | Sojourner Recovery Services

Service Area

Mental Health
Recovery Services

Service Location

Commerce
University

Education

Doctorate of Nursing Practice ASU 2025, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner 2020, Family Nurse Practitioner 2018

Clinical Interest

Addiction, Mental Health

Approach To Care

My approach to care is rooted in transformational leadership, which emphasizes empowerment, collaboration, and individualized support. I strive to create a therapeutic environment where mental health patients feel seen, heard, and valued. By inspiring hope and encouraging personal growth, I help individuals recognize their own strengths and potential.I prioritize building trusting relationships, promoting open communication, and tailoring interventions to meet each patient’s unique needs. Through guidance, empathy, and a commitment to holistic care, I aim to motivate patients toward recovery, resilience, and long-term well-being. My philosophy centers on dignity, compassion, and the belief that positive change is always possible, especially when patients are actively engaged in their own healing journey

Professional / Personal Highlights

One of my most meaningful professional achievements has been obtaining my Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). Earning this degree was both a personal milestone and a reflection of my commitment to advancing evidence-based, patient-centered care. I am also proud to have played a key role in helping to grow the mental health department at SRS. Our organization serves dual diagnosis individuals and I have worked hard to align my practice with the SRS vision by prioritizing accessibility, dignity, and long-term support. Helping to expand mental health services in our community has been both a challenging and deeply rewarding experience, and it continues to fuel my passion for innovation and advocacy in behavioral health care. My greatest personal highlight is my family. They are my constant source of support, inspiration, and balance. The values I hold as a caregiver and leader, compassion, resilience, and empathy, are deeply rooted in the relationships I share with them. My family keeps me grounded and reminds me daily of the importance of connection and care in all that I do.

Personal Interest

I like to vacation in the sun and I like to scuba dive and being outdoors. At home, life is just as lively with my three dogs keeping things joyful and energetic. Ive also been happily married for 37 years, and that long-standing partnership is one of the great joys and anchors in my life.

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