Phyllis Houston, LPC

Phyllis Houston is a Licensed Professional Counselor who focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, or relationship and parenting challenges. She offers straightforward support for intimacy struggles, anger, self-esteem problems, career transitions, and coping with big life changes. People also turn to her for issues tied to trauma, compassion fatigue, and caregiving strain.

With 26 years of experience, Phyllis uses a mix of practical strategies and reflective conversation. She brings Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into sessions to help identify unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. She also uses client-centered and emotionally-focused ideas to listen closely and respond to what matters most to each person.

Sessions usually focus on clear goals and manageable steps. Phyllis helps clients pin down what they want to change, practice skills between meetings, and track progress over time. She also uses motivational interviewing techniques when people want help finding direction and commitment.

Her background includes work across many settings and with diverse life challenges. She holds a Master of Science and is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC. She draws on decades of hands-on experience to offer calm, practical guidance.

Phyllis provides services to people located in Mississippi. Sessions are offered in English and are delivered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. She aims to help each person feel more capable and less alone as they move forward.

Therapeutic approaches and online access

Phyllis commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and problem-solving around daily routines and relationships. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which centers on listening, acceptance, and responding to each person's concerns so they feel heard and guided.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. She works with clients to identify goals, try methods that fit their situation, and adjust techniques over time. The therapist will discuss what seems to help and shape sessions around the client's needs and preferences.

Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make scheduling easier. Video allows face-to-face discussion when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or for a focused check-in. Live chat and text messaging suit quick updates, brief coaching, or mid-day check-ins without a full session. These options aim to make ongoing work more flexible and easier to fit into daily life.