Therapist profile
Phyllis Houston, LPC
Mississippi
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Mississippi / 0457
- NPI1437374436
- Experience26 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMississippi
About
- CBT methods
- Emotion-focused work
- Motivational interviewing
About Phyllis
Phyllis Houston is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Mississippi with 26 years of clinical experience. She works with people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy problems, parenting strains, and anger. She also supports those facing work and career pressures, compassion fatigue, and life changes. Sessions are conversational and focused on practical next steps.
Her approach is grounded in client-centered care and cognitive-behavioral techniques. Phyllis blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy and motivational interviewing to help people identify what matters and take action. She uses clear discussion and goal-setting rather than abstract theory.
In practice she listens for patterns that keep problems repeating. Then she helps people test small changes and notice what shifts. That can mean learning new ways to express anger, checking assumptions that fuel anxiety, or planning manageable coping steps for grief.
Phyllis draws on a long clinical background with diverse populations. She describes her style as insight oriented and practical. Her work often mixes cognitive-behavioral ideas with exploratory conversation and focused problem-solving.
People who choose her can expect straightforward talk about current problems and tangible strategies to try between sessions. She encourages honest discussion about what’s working and what isn’t. Scheduling begins with an online matching step and a first session to set priorities.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Phyllis commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the client can identify their own goals and values; it helps when people want a collaborative conversation about feelings and choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the thoughts and behaviors that maintain problems and uses practical exercises to test new ways of responding, which is useful for anger, anxiety, and mood concerns. Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Phyllis works with clients to decide what methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means she may start conversationally and add CBT techniques or emotionally-focused work depending on what helps the client make steady changes. Confirm session delivery options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for brief check-ins during a lunch break or quieter part of the day. They can also let people try approaches that include in-the-moment behavioral tasks or practice conversations between meetings. Ask about the available session formats when you schedule your first appointment to match the practical needs of your schedule.Areas of focus
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
Mississippi
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related problems does she address?
She supports people dealing with snapping at loved ones, building resentment, frustration at work, and other anger concerns listed under her specialties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is insight oriented and practical, blending client-centered conversation with cognitive-behavioral and emotionally-focused techniques.
How much experience does she have?
She has 26 years of experience as a counselor, working with a range of concerns from anxiety and depression to relationship and career problems.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and practices in Mississippi.
Can I see her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are conducted in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Session format options are not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.