Phillip Rooks II, QMHP-A, is a freelance writer, blogger, poet, educator, traveler, entrepreneur, and licensed qualified mental health professional.

Phillip has over ten years of experience as a mental and behavioral health counselor and has taught in elementary and middle school since graduating from Old Dominion University.

As a result of growing up in a single parent home without a father figure, he developed the desire to help children and adults who experienced similar circumstances by sharing his narrative, failures, and successes. Phillip draws from his passion to inspire others to navigate life’s challenges, manage mental health wellness, and find success in an ever-changing global society.