- Client-centered approach
- CBT and DBT tools
- LGBTQ support
About Phillip
Phillip Hawkins is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Texas with 20 years of experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ concerns, parenting challenges, and relationship or intimacy issues. He also supports people coping with addictions, trauma, grief, and long-term health or caregiving strain.
His style is client-centered, which means sessions start by hearing what matters most to the person in front of him. He makes space for people to describe their needs and builds a plan from that conversation. He adapts the pace and focus to each person rather than following a strict script.
Phillip uses a mix of practical approaches, often drawing on cognitive behavioral techniques to address patterns of thinking and dialectical behavior ideas to teach emotion regulation and coping skills. He also uses relationship-focused tools and existential conversations when helpful to explore meaning and life choices.
Clients with complex backgrounds - such as those recovering from highly controlling religious settings, working through adoption or abandonment issues, or living with chronic pain and illness - will find an emphasis on respect and sensitivity. He aims to reduce shame, increase self-understanding, and help people develop concrete coping steps.
Sessions focus on clear goals and small, manageable changes. Phillip encourages honest dialogue, steady problem solving, and skills practice between meetings to help people move toward a more satisfying life.
His style is client-centered, which means sessions start by hearing what matters most to the person in front of him. He makes space for people to describe their needs and builds a plan from that conversation. He adapts the pace and focus to each person rather than following a strict script.
Phillip uses a mix of practical approaches, often drawing on cognitive behavioral techniques to address patterns of thinking and dialectical behavior ideas to teach emotion regulation and coping skills. He also uses relationship-focused tools and existential conversations when helpful to explore meaning and life choices.
Clients with complex backgrounds - such as those recovering from highly controlling religious settings, working through adoption or abandonment issues, or living with chronic pain and illness - will find an emphasis on respect and sensitivity. He aims to reduce shame, increase self-understanding, and help people develop concrete coping steps.
Sessions focus on clear goals and small, manageable changes. Phillip encourages honest dialogue, steady problem solving, and skills practice between meetings to help people move toward a more satisfying life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorder
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyImago Relationship TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Phillip often combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy ideas. Client-centered work means conversations begin with what feels most urgent to the person and the therapist adjusts based on their needs. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior and then practicing new ways of thinking and acting to reduce distress. Dialectical behavior therapy emphasizes practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving coping in stressful moments.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Phillip will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals, values, and daily life. He listens to concerns, tests what helps in early sessions, and adjusts the plan as work proceeds so therapy stays relevant and useful.
Confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people connect from different parts of Texas without changing therapists, while keeping the focus on practical steps, skills practice, and problem solving that translate into everyday life.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Phillip supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, and LGBTQ-related concerns. He also helps with addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and challenges tied to chronic illness or caregiving.
How would you describe the therapeutic style used?
The work is client-centered, starting with what the person wants to focus on and tailoring the plan from there. Sessions blend listening, skill teaching, and practical problem solving.
What is his background and experience?
He holds a Texas LCSW and has worked as a psychotherapist for 20 years supporting a wide range of concerns and life transitions.
Where is the therapist licensed and based?
He is licensed in Texas as an LCSW and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.