Phyllis Houston

Phyllis Houston is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people cope with stress, anger, anxiety, grief, depression, and relationship concerns. She writes in a direct, calm way and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Phyllis has 26 years of experience and works from Mississippi. Sessions focus on what the person needs now and how to move forward.

Her approach centers on listening carefully and tailoring therapy to each person. She uses client-centered methods that prioritize the person's experience and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Emotionally-Focused Therapy is used when relationship patterns and emotional bonds are part of the concern. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change.

In sessions she helps people sort through feelings of anger, abandonment, codependency, caregiver stress, and compassion fatigue. She also supports those facing family problems, divorce or separation, career transitions, and issues tied to trauma and abuse. Practical goal-setting is part of the work, so clients leave with clear next steps to try between meetings.

Phyllis describes her style as engaged and insight oriented. She blends approaches rather than relying on a single method, and she focuses on helping clients make decisions that feel right for them. The tone in sessions is straightforward and respectful.

People looking to begin are asked to complete an intake and schedule sessions according to availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How her approaches can work online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and following the person’s concerns. It helps people feel heard and make choices that match their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical tools to reduce anxiety, manage anger, and change unhelpful patterns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on emotions and attachment needs and is useful when relationship patterns or intimacy issues are part of the problem.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to choose methods that match goals and preferences. That collaborative plan can be adjusted as work progresses so sessions stay focused and useful.

Confirm the current session options before booking to know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find that regular, scheduled sessions help keep progress steady and allow them to practice new skills between meetings.