- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting and family
- CBT and DBT methods
About Phillip
Phillip Hawkins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas with 20 years of experience. He works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, LGBTQ issues, relationship and family patterns, grief, and addiction-related concerns. He also addresses intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem, bipolar concerns, and related areas such as abandonment and adoption history.
He uses a client-centered approach that begins with listening to what the person brings. Sessions focus on clear conversations about current problems and the patterns that link them to family of origin and earlier experiences. He aims to help people notice recurring roles, boundaries, and expectations learned in childhood and how those show up now.
Phillip draws on cognitive behavioral tools to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He also uses dialectical behavior ideas to teach practical skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. For relational issues he incorporates Imago ideas to address communication and connection habits.
In sessions he favors direct discussion, practical skills, and steady pacing. He helps people make small changes they can practice between meetings and checks progress over time. The focus is on everyday problems and on reducing the ways family patterns keep repeating.
People considering work on family of origin patterns will find a clinician who emphasizes listening first, then an active problem-solving approach. He offers services in English and works with adult clients in Texas who want to address long-standing relationship and family influences on current life.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on the client's concerns and builds the conversation around what matters now. Online sessions using this approach begin with the person stating priorities and the therapist responding with reflective listening and practical next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses structured exercises to test and change unhelpful thinking. Online CBT often includes homework and brief skill practice between sessions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. Delivered remotely, DBT-style work can teach concrete skills that people practice in daily life.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and recommend a mix of methods when that makes sense. That collaborative process helps match techniques to the specific patterns tied to family of origin and current relationship challenges.
Specific session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Many clients find that remote sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. The focus is on practical, usable skills and on making sessions fit into ordinary life rather than on any single delivery method.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, LGBTQ matters, parenting questions, grief, intimacy concerns, anger, and related areas such as abandonment and adoption history.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centered style that starts with listening to the client's concerns and needs, then combines discussion with practical skills and structured approaches as appropriate.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of professional experience as a psychotherapist working with adults on a wide range of issues.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and practices with clients based in that state.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what is the cost structure?
Session cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; specific pricing depends on the chosen options.
What do I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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