Phyllis Houston, LPC
Licensed counselor supporting emotional growth and decisions
- 26 years experience
- LPC supervisor
- Specializes in anxiety
About Phyllis Houston
Phyllis Houston is a Licensed Professional Counselor - Supervisor (LPC) with a national board certification in counseling and a Specialist Degree in counseling and psychology. With 26 years of experience working with diverse populations, she brings long-standing clinical expertise to support people facing a range of challenges.
She focuses on treating anxiety, depression, women’s issues, relationship concerns, and career-related difficulties, helping clients make clearer choices and build stronger emotional health. Her approach is eclectic and insight oriented, blending rational-emotive techniques, psychodynamic perspective, and cognitive-behavioral methods. She also uses reality therapy tools to help clients assess their present circumstances and set practical goals for the future.
Phyllis offers empathetic, goal-focused collaboration for people who feel discouraged, isolated, anxious, or overwhelmed. She enters the therapeutic process alongside clients, guiding them through treatment planning and skill building so they can move toward more hopeful, manageable tomorrows. Her training and experience are applied to help clients evaluate options, reduce distress, and take steps that align with their values and priorities.
She focuses on treating anxiety, depression, women’s issues, relationship concerns, and career-related difficulties, helping clients make clearer choices and build stronger emotional health. Her approach is eclectic and insight oriented, blending rational-emotive techniques, psychodynamic perspective, and cognitive-behavioral methods. She also uses reality therapy tools to help clients assess their present circumstances and set practical goals for the future.
Phyllis offers empathetic, goal-focused collaboration for people who feel discouraged, isolated, anxious, or overwhelmed. She enters the therapeutic process alongside clients, guiding them through treatment planning and skill building so they can move toward more hopeful, manageable tomorrows. Her training and experience are applied to help clients evaluate options, reduce distress, and take steps that align with their values and priorities.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
GriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Phyllis Houston have?
Phyllis Houston has 26 years of experience in counseling.
Is Phyllis Houston a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LPC. License details: MS LPC 0457.
In which languages does Phyllis Houston provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Phyllis Houston located?
Phyllis Houston is located in Mississippi.
How can I work with Phyllis Houston as my therapist?
You can work with Phyllis Houston through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Phyllis Houston work with international clients?
Phyllis Houston does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Phyllis Houston cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and online care with Phyllis Houston
Phyllis integrates client-centered therapy to create a supportive space where the client’s perspectives and goals guide the work. This approach focuses on empathy, active listening, and helping people gain clarity about their needs and values, which is useful for relationship concerns, life transitions, and self-esteem work.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical skills for managing symptoms of anxiety and depression. CBT offers structured strategies such as cognitive reframing and behavioral experiments to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
Emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) is another tool she applies for couples and relational issues, helping partners explore emotional responses, improve attachment, and strengthen connection through guided interventions.
Finding the right approach is part of the process and Phyllis works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors treatment plans and adjusts techniques over time so the work stays aligned with what the client wants to achieve.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit support into busy schedules, manage ongoing responsibilities, and access care from home. Licensed professionals can use these options to maintain continuity of care and adapt communication styles to suit each client’s comfort and routine.