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Phillip Hawk, LCPC
Illinois
LCPC in Illinois - Stress and Relationships
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- ACT strategies
- Grief and addiction
About Phillip
Phillip Hawk is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 24 years of professional experience. He focuses on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family problems, grief, depression, addictions, trauma and sleep difficulties. He works with adults who want practical ways to change patterns that cause ongoing worry or conflict.
Phillip uses straightforward conversations to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to offer concrete exercises and experiments. Sessions aim to make thoughts and reactions easier to notice and try different responses in daily life.
He approaches sessions with respectful attention and adapts discussion and plans to fit what each person brings. Typical work includes learning new coping skills, practicing behavior changes, and developing clearer communication patterns. He also addresses related concerns like caregiver stress, blended family matters, and issues tied to aging.
Over his career Phillip has worked across many settings and with people facing complex problems such as co-morbidity, impulsivity, and first responder stress. He helps people address control issues, commitment questions, eating and food-related problems, and the effects of trauma and abuse. His focus is on practical steps that can be used between sessions.
Sessions are conducted in English and he accepts international clients. Before booking, readers should confirm the current session formats offered and any administrative details through the provider portal.
How CBT and ACT are used in online sessions
Phillip commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thought patterns and test small behavior changes. CBT sessions often include tracking thoughts, trying new responses between meetings, and reviewing what worked or didn’t work to adjust strategies.He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people accept difficult feelings while committing to actions that reflect their values. ACT often focuses on noticing internal experiences and choosing manageable steps that matter to the person.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide whether CBT, ACT, or a mix fits best based on the concerns, goals, and preferences presented. That decision is revisited as progress is made.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting meetings into a busy day, reducing travel time, and making it easier to practice skills between appointments. Session formats are not listed here, so confirm current options before booking. Online work often emphasizes homework, short skill check-ins, and real-world experiments that can be done between meetings to test new ways of responding.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with most often?
He commonly helps with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family problems, grief, depression, addictions, trauma, and sleep difficulties.
How would he describe his therapeutic approach?
He uses practical, skills-based methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors.
How long has he worked in clinical practice?
He has 24 years of professional experience as a counselor.
Where is he licensed and working from?
He holds an Illinois LCPC credential and is based in Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm the current online and in-person options before scheduling.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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