- Client-centered care
- 20 years experience
- Works with addictions
About Phillip
Phillip Hawkins is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Texas with 20 years of experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, and issues related to LGBT identity. He also supports people coping with relationship struggles, grief, anger, self-esteem, and life transitions.
His work emphasizes a client-centered style. He starts by listening to what each person needs and shapes conversations around those priorities. Sessions focus on clear goals, practical steps, and honest talk rather than following a rigid manual.
Phillip has long experience helping people with sexual compulsive behaviors and process addictions. He also supports those recovering from highly controlled religious backgrounds and church-related trauma. He brings calm persistence and straightforward guidance to these sensitive topics.
Clients can expect conversations that aim to reduce overwhelm and build better daily coping. He draws on methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical skills when they fit the goals. He also uses relational and existential perspectives to address meaning, values, and connection.
Phillip tailors plans to what each person needs. He explains options, works at a practical pace, and helps people try new ways of handling difficult situations. He describes himself as respectful, compassionate, and focused on helping people move toward a more satisfying life.
Therapeutic approaches in online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's unique concerns. It helps when people want a therapist who follows their lead and builds goals around their priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and offers practical exercises to reduce anxiety, depression, and unhelpful habits.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options, try techniques, and adjust plans based on what works for the client's needs and goals. That means methods may be combined or shifted as progress is made.
The therapist's profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or avoiding the need to be on camera during parts of a session. Licensed professionals can use these conveniences to keep therapy practical and consistent with daily routines.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Phillip commonly help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, self-esteem, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes including disasters.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He practices a client-centered approach that begins with listening. He tailors sessions to each person's needs and uses practical, goal-oriented conversation.
What background and experience does he have?
He holds a Texas LCSW and has 20 years of professional experience as a psychotherapist working with addiction, church trauma recovery, and a range of mood and relationship issues.
Where is he located and what credential does he hold?
He is licensed in Texas as an LCSW and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking to learn whether in-person or online formats are offered.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps should I take to begin working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.