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Phyllis Houston, LPC
Mississippi
LPC - Anxiety and relationship concerns
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Phyllis
Phyllis Houston is an LPC with 26 years of experience based in Mississippi. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, intimacy issues, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career decisions, and coping with life changes.
Her approach is practical and direct. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and emotionally-focused methods to notice unhelpful thoughts and change patterns that keep problems going. Sessions involve talking through current problems, identifying small experiments to try differently, and setting short-term goals.
Houston blends several ways of working rather than using one fixed method. She draws on Motivational Interviewing to strengthen commitment to change and existential ideas when people face big life questions. This mixture is used to help clients clarify values, make decisions, and cope with grief or loss.
She has long experience helping people make clearer choices about work and relationships. That includes addressing issues such as abandonment, codependency, caregiver stress, divorce and separation, domestic violence, first responder stress, and aging-related concerns. The work often focuses on building everyday skills for managing strong feelings and improving communication.
Sessions typically look at what is happening now and what can be tried next week. Homework or short practice tasks are commonly suggested to test new ways of thinking and acting. The emphasis is on practical steps that can be used between meetings to track progress and adjust the plan as needed.
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Phyllis commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. CBT focuses on identifying and testing thoughts and behaviors that keep a problem active, which helps with anxiety, low mood, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting so the client can clarify goals and make personal decisions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy concentrates on feelings in close relationships and helps people change patterns of interaction that cause pain.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. She will collaborate with the client to choose methods that fit the issue, goals, and what the person prefers. That means reviewing how an approach is working and adjusting techniques or tasks to stay practical and manageable.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week and to keep momentum between meetings. It also allows for shorter check-ins when needed, and for sessions that do not require being on camera if that helps someone focus. The emphasis is on practical steps that can be practiced between sessions and discussed in the next meeting.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
Mississippi
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She commonly works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma, grief, parenting and career concerns.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and to set small experiments to test new ways of responding in daily life.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style mixes client-centered listening with practical, goal-focused techniques and emotionally-focused work when relationships and attachment are central.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 26 years of counseling experience working with people from a range of backgrounds.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She practices in Mississippi and holds the credential MS LPC, which stands for Master of Science, Licensed Professional Counselor.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English only.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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