- Client-centered approach
- Focus on coping skills
- Relationship work
About Phillip
Phillip Hawkins is a licensed clinical social worker in Texas with 20 years of experience. He helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, and issues related to sexual identity. He also supports those dealing with parenting strain, relationship concerns, and recovery from compulsive sexual behaviors and church-related trauma.
His basic style is client-centered. He begins by listening to what matters most to each person and then shapes conversations and plans around those needs. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps and on understanding how past experiences affect current patterns.
Phillip uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy when they fit a client's goals. He blends these with an exploration of meaning from existential ideas and relationship-focused concepts from Imago therapy. The mix depends on the person and the problem at hand.
He aims to be respectful and nonjudgmental while helping people build better coping skills. Work may include identifying unhelpful thinking, practicing new ways to manage intense emotions, and improving communication in close relationships.
Phillip tailors each plan to the individual's circumstances. He invites straightforward conversation about goals, boundaries, and practical steps clients can try between sessions. The focus is on steady, manageable progress rather than quick fixes.
His basic style is client-centered. He begins by listening to what matters most to each person and then shapes conversations and plans around those needs. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps and on understanding how past experiences affect current patterns.
Phillip uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy when they fit a client's goals. He blends these with an exploration of meaning from existential ideas and relationship-focused concepts from Imago therapy. The mix depends on the person and the problem at hand.
He aims to be respectful and nonjudgmental while helping people build better coping skills. Work may include identifying unhelpful thinking, practicing new ways to manage intense emotions, and improving communication in close relationships.
Phillip tailors each plan to the individual's circumstances. He invites straightforward conversation about goals, boundaries, and practical steps clients can try between sessions. The focus is on steady, manageable progress rather than quick fixes.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorder
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyImago Relationship TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches shape online care
Client-centered therapy puts the client's priorities first and emphasizes an empathetic, listening-focused relationship. In practice this means sessions begin with the client stating their main concerns and goals, and the therapist adapts the conversation and plan to those needs.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and mood concerns because it gives clear strategies and exercises people can try between sessions.
Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, teaches skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It can help when stress or anger feels overwhelming and when practical emotion-regulation techniques are needed.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life situation. That choice can shift over time as needs change.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people meet with a licensed professional from a different part of the state when that is helpful.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Phillip address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, and LGBTQ-related concerns as noted in his background. He also helps with parenting strain, addictions related to sexual behavior, grief, and trauma recovery.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centered style that begins with listening to each person's priorities. Treatment is then tailored using practical tools and therapy methods that fit the client's needs.
What is his level of experience?
He has 20 years of professional psychotherapy experience working with a variety of concerns and populations.
What credentials and region are listed?
He holds an LCSW and is licensed in Texas. The profile lists his practice location as Texas.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on the match and location.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.