Phyllis Houston, LPC

Phyllis Houston is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, trauma, and parenting challenges. She brings 26 years of experience to sessions and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Her approach aims to help clients feel more grounded and make clearer decisions about their lives.

Phyllis takes a straightforward, person-focused approach in the room. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen and reflect what matters most to each person. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors that reduce anxiety and depression.

Her work often addresses intimacy-related concerns, family problems, codependency, and issues that follow separation or divorce. She also supports people dealing with caregiver stress, compassion fatigue, first responder issues, aging and geriatric concerns, and the emotional effects of disasters. Sessions include practical goal-setting and steps clients can try between meetings.

Phyllis describes her style as insight oriented and collaborative. She helps clients weigh options, set realistic goals, and build coping skills for everyday life. Many people seek her help for career decisions, anger management, self-esteem, and the emotional fallout of trauma.

Based in Mississippi, she works in English and combines several therapy methods to suit each person. Her focus is on clear, manageable strategies that fit a client’s life and priorities.

How her approaches guide online work

Phyllis uses Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize what each person brings to the session, focusing on listening and reflecting so goals come from the client. This approach helps when someone needs emotional support, clearer self-understanding, or a calm space to sort feelings.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify thought patterns that increase anxiety or depression and to try practical behavior changes. CBT is useful for people who want concrete steps and short-term tools to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Phyllis works collaboratively with each client to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. She checks in about what is working and adjusts the plan as therapy progresses.

The profile does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce time spent traveling. Licensed professionals can adapt Client-Centered and CBT exercises for real-time conversation or for between-session practice to keep progress moving.