Phyllis Houston , LPC

Phyllis Houston is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 26 years of experience. She helps people who are coping with anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, trauma, parenting stress, career questions, and problems related to intimacy or self-esteem. She also focuses on compassion fatigue and a range of family and caregiving concerns, with particular attention to issues like abandonment, codependency, and recovery after domestic violence.

Her approach is straightforward and person-centered. Sessions focus on what matters now and on practical steps forward. She listens for what is keeping someone stuck and works with them to set clear, doable goals. The style is collaborative and respectful rather than directive.

Phyllis blends several approaches to match each person's situation. She uses client-centered methods to build understanding, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help with attachment and relationship patterns. She also draws on existential ideas and motivational interviewing when people need space to clarify values and find motivation for change.

Phyllis brings long experience working in diverse settings across Mississippi. She aims to help people make decisions that fit their lives and values. Many clients come for help with coping skills, managing strong emotions, and rebuilding after loss or major life changes.

Her practical focus includes short-term strategies and longer-term work depending on the concern. Sessions can include skill practice, problem solving, and emotional processing tailored to each person's pace and goals.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person's experience and creating a supportive space to talk through worries and decisions. It helps when someone needs to feel heard and to name what matters most to them.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete tools for changing unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and managing strong emotions.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people identify and shift patterns in relationships and attachment, supporting deeper emotional connection and healing after losses or conflict.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan as needed. That collaborative process helps make sure therapy matches each person's needs and preferences.

Online sessions using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives. Video lets people work face-to-face when that helps, phone calls use less bandwidth, and messaging supports brief check-ins or ongoing reflection between sessions. These options give flexibility for different schedules and communication styles.