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Erwin Gilliam, LPC
Mississippi
Licensed Professional Counselor - Relationships and Anger
See online therapy options- CBT focused
- Mindfulness tools
- Goal oriented
About Erwin
Erwin Gilliam is a Mississippi Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with five years of direct clinical experience. He works with people facing relationship difficulties, anger, low self-esteem, career questions, parenting strain, depression, and ADHD. He also supports individuals dealing with issues such as abandonment, communication problems, control struggles, and isolation.
Gilliam holds a master's degree in organizational counseling psychology and an educator's license with endorsements in school counseling and administration. His school-based roles include three years as a school counselor, seven years as an assistant principal, and one year as a head principal. Those roles shaped how he approaches practical problems and goal setting.
In sessions he primarily uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. He also draws on client-centered methods and mindfulness techniques when they fit the work. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods are options for people who want shorter-term, action-oriented work.
Sessions tend to focus on clear goals and concrete steps. Conversations explore what gets in the way of daily functioning and what small changes could make routines easier. He works with clients to set measurable goals and track progress over time.
People seeking help can expect direct, structured conversations that move from problem clarification to practical strategies. Gilliam frames therapy as a collaborative process where the client’s goals guide the plan of work.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Erwin frequently uses cognitive behavioral therapy online to help people spot patterns of thought that cause distress and practice different ways of responding. CBT sessions often include short exercises, homework tasks, and concrete behavior experiments that can be done between meetings. Client-centered therapy online focuses on listening and building a working relationship so clients can set their own priorities and lead the pace of work.He also uses mindfulness techniques to teach simple attention and breathing exercises that reduce reactivity and support clearer decision making. Mindfulness practice in sessions usually involves short guided exercises and discussions about applying those skills to daily routines. Choosing which of these approaches to emphasize is a collaborative process; the therapist and client review goals, try methods, and adjust the plan based on what helps most.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT tasks, tracking sheets, and brief practices for remote meetings so progress continues between sessions.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Mississippi
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He helps people with relationship problems, anger, self-esteem, career questions, parenting stress, depression, and ADHD, plus related issues like abandonment and communication problems.
How does he typically approach therapy?
He primarily uses cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and try practical alternatives. He may also use client-centered and mindfulness methods when those approaches fit the client's goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of direct professional counseling experience, including school-based roles that informed his approach to problem solving and goal setting.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LPC with a master's degree in organizational counseling psychology and practices from Mississippi.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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