- Client-centered approach
- Stress and anxiety
- LGBT and identity
About Phillip
Phillip Hawkins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas with 20 years of experience. He helps people who are facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, LGBT-related concerns, relationship strain, and issues with intimacy or self-esteem. He also supports people dealing with addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, and major life changes.
Phillip’s work is client-centered. He begins by listening so people can describe what matters most to them. He adapts conversation and goals instead of following a fixed checklist. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use between meetings to feel steadier and clearer.
Over two decades, he has worked with people affected by church-related trauma and those recovering from sexual compulsive behaviors and other process addictions. He also helps people navigating abandonment, adoption or foster care histories, chronic health challenges, caregiver stress, and body image concerns. He draws on a range of approaches to fit each person’s needs.
His stated style emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Phillip aims to create a calm setting where thoughts and everyday habits can be talked through without judgment. He encourages small, manageable changes that build toward larger shifts.
People who choose him typically want a tailored plan and steady support. He asks questions, listens closely, and partners with clients to set realistic goals and next steps.
Phillip’s work is client-centered. He begins by listening so people can describe what matters most to them. He adapts conversation and goals instead of following a fixed checklist. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use between meetings to feel steadier and clearer.
Over two decades, he has worked with people affected by church-related trauma and those recovering from sexual compulsive behaviors and other process addictions. He also helps people navigating abandonment, adoption or foster care histories, chronic health challenges, caregiver stress, and body image concerns. He draws on a range of approaches to fit each person’s needs.
His stated style emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Phillip aims to create a calm setting where thoughts and everyday habits can be talked through without judgment. He encourages small, manageable changes that build toward larger shifts.
People who choose him typically want a tailored plan and steady support. He asks questions, listens closely, and partners with clients to set realistic goals and next steps.
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
Approaches used and what online work can look like
Client-centered therapy focuses on what matters to the person in front of the therapist. The therapist listens deeply, follows the client's lead, and shapes sessions around each person's concerns and goals. This approach is useful when someone needs a space to sort feelings and priorities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and everyday habits affect mood and behavior. It breaks problems into small, workable steps and uses practical exercises between sessions to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships. It emphasizes coping tools such as grounding, emotion regulation, and clearer communication, which can help with anger, impulsivity, and intense mood swings.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss needs, goals, and preferences and will help decide whether a client-centered style, CBT, DBT, or a blend is the best fit. This is a collaborative process and can change as progress is made.
Confirm session options before booking to know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use tools and homework between sessions to practice new habits and track progress.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Phillip address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, LGBT issues, relationship and intimacy problems, addictions, grief, trauma, and a range of related topics such as body image and caregiver stress.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His approach is client-centered, which means sessions start with listening and adapt to the person instead of following a rigid protocol.
What is his background and experience?
He has 20 years of professional experience as a psychotherapist and has worked extensively with people recovering from church trauma and process addictions.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Texas and practices there.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.