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Phyllis Houston, LPC

Experienced LPC guiding emotional growth and decisions
  • LPC supervisor
  • 26 years experience
  • CBT and EFT

About Phyllis Houston

Phyllis Houston is a Licensed Professional Counselor - Supervisor (LPC - a licensed counselor who also provides supervision to other counselors) who holds national board certification in counseling and a Specialist Degree in counseling and psychology. With 26 years of experience working with diverse populations, she focuses on treating anxiety, depression, women’s issues, relationship concerns, and career-related challenges. Her practice emphasizes helping people gain insight, make more effective decisions, and strengthen their emotional wellbeing.

Her counseling style is eclectic and insight oriented. She integrates rational-emotive techniques, psychodynamic perspectives, and cognitive-behavioral strategies, and she applies reality therapy methods to help individuals evaluate their present circumstances and set achievable goals for the future.

Phyllis partners with people who are struggling with depression, feelings of discouragement, isolation, or anxiety, offering a collaborative, goal-focused approach. She guides clients through treatment planning and practical steps toward change, aiming to bring renewed hope and clearer direction as they work toward their objectives.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

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.

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?

English.

Where is Phyllis Houston located?

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.

Could Remote Counseling Be the Right Choice?

Many people wonder whether online therapy can truly make a difference. For many common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and navigating life changes - online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions, offering a practical alternative for people seeking support.

One of the strongest benefits is flexibility. Individuals can connect with a therapist in the format that feels most comfortable and convenient, whether that is a video call, a phone session, live chat, or in-app messaging. This variety of options often makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to maintain consistent contact during periods of transition.

Licensed professionals provide therapy through these remote formats, and individuals are able to change therapists if they feel a different fit would be more helpful. For many people, online therapy offers an accessible, effective way to work with a therapist while balancing the demands of daily life.

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