Phyllis Houston , LPC

Phyllis Houston is a Licensed Professional Counselor - Supervisor (LPC) with national board certification and a Specialist degree in counseling and psychology. She brings 26 years of clinical experience working with diverse populations and a wide range of life challenges. As an LPC, she is a licensed mental health professional trained to provide individualized counseling and clinical supervision.

Her practice focuses on stress and anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting and caregiver stress, anger and self-esteem, career and life transitions, and compassion fatigue. She also addresses issues such as abandonment, codependency, domestic violence, first responder concerns, and the complex needs that arise with aging and caregiving.

Phyllis describes an eclectic, insight-oriented counseling style that blends rational-emotive techniques, psychodynamic perspectives, and cognitive-behavioral strategies. She also incorporates reality therapy methods to help clients assess their current situation, clarify values, and set practical goals for change. This combined approach supports emotional growth and clearer decision making.

People who are feeling discouraged, isolated, anxious, or overwhelmed will find a practitioner who partners with them in treatment. Phyllis aims to help clients move toward healthier emotional functioning and more hopeful tomorrows by working collaboratively to meet each person’s goals.

Approaches That Guide Online Therapy

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens closely and helps clients explore their own goals. This approach supports people facing life transitions, low self-esteem, grief, and relational concerns by encouraging self-understanding and personal growth.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It is practical and solution-oriented, often used to address anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with challenging situations.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps clients and couples access and understand core emotions to improve attachment and communication. It can be especially helpful for relationship struggles, intimacy issues, and patterns of disconnection.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Phyllis works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexible ways to connect - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - making it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and caregiving responsibilities. These options allow therapy to fit into daily life while maintaining continuity of care and regular progress toward treatment goals.