- Client-centered approach
- Skills for emotion regulation
- Works with addictions
About Phillip
Phillip Hawkins is a licensed clinical social worker who practices in Texas and has twenty years of psychotherapy experience. He focuses on men's wellbeing topics such as stress, anxiety, depression, and LGBT issues, and also helps people dealing with addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, and life transitions. Phillip aims to make the first steps toward help feel practical and manageable.
Phillip uses a client-centered style. He begins by listening to what the person most wants to address and adjusts pace and focus to match their needs. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented rather than rigidly following a predefined method.
He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used when people need tools for emotion regulation and coping under stress. Phillip may incorporate relational ideas from Imago therapy when communication and connection are central issues.
Phillip has worked with people affected by church-related trauma and with those managing sexual compulsive behaviors and process addictions. He also supports parents navigating parenting stress and people facing grief, chronic illness, or the long-term effects of abandonment and foster care experiences.
In sessions he aims to be respectful and direct, with attention to sensitivity and compassion. Phillip will collaborate with each person to shape a practical plan that fits their situation and goals.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and adapting to what the person brings. Online sessions using this style let the therapist follow the client's lead and adjust pacing to suit each meeting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to notice thinking patterns and try different behaviors, which works well in remote sessions where homework and brief practice can be assigned between meetings. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for managing emotions and distress and can be taught in short, focused segments during online visits.Finding the right approach is a joint process. Phillip will discuss goals and test methods collaboratively, adjusting the plan over time based on what helps most. The aim is to match techniques to each person's needs rather than insisting on one method from the start.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk with the therapist about scheduling and structure so sessions fit into everyday life while focusing on concrete skills and progress.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Phillip help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, and LGBT-related issues. He also helps with addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and coping with life changes.
How does he approach therapy in sessions?
His style is client-centered and conversational. He listens first, then tailors the plan to the person's needs using practical tools.
What is his clinical background?
He has twenty years of professional psychotherapy experience working with a range of concerns including church-related trauma and sexual compulsive behaviors.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in Texas and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.