Phillip Hawkins, LCSW
Client-centered LCSW for life transitions
- Client-centered care
- 20 years experience
- LGBTQIA-affirming support
About Phillip Hawkins
Phillip Hawkins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas with 20 years of professional experience. He focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, parenting concerns, and issues related to LGBT identity. His work also includes support for addiction and sexual compulsive behaviors, recovery from highly controlled religious environments or church-related trauma, and a broad range of concerns such as trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy challenges, and bipolar disorder.
Phillip uses a client-centered approach that emphasizes listening to each person's unique priorities rather than following a rigid protocol. He tailors conversations and treatment plans to meet individual needs, balancing sensitivity and respect with practical support. His practice attends to both common life transitions and more complex issues - from coping with chronic illness or caregiving stress to addressing codependency, dissociation, or body image concerns.
Phillip aims to create an open environment where thoughts and feelings can be expressed without fear of judgment. He frames therapy as a collaborative effort and offers guidance intended to empower clients as they take steps toward greater well-being and more satisfying relationships.
Phillip uses a client-centered approach that emphasizes listening to each person's unique priorities rather than following a rigid protocol. He tailors conversations and treatment plans to meet individual needs, balancing sensitivity and respect with practical support. His practice attends to both common life transitions and more complex issues - from coping with chronic illness or caregiving stress to addressing codependency, dissociation, or body image concerns.
Phillip aims to create an open environment where thoughts and feelings can be expressed without fear of judgment. He frames therapy as a collaborative effort and offers guidance intended to empower clients as they take steps toward greater well-being and more satisfying relationships.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Imago Relationship Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Phillip Hawkins have?
Phillip Hawkins has 20 years of professional experience as a psychotherapist.
Is Phillip Hawkins a licensed therapist?
Yes. Phillip Hawkins holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He is licensed in Texas - TX LCSW 25983.
In which languages does Phillip Hawkins provide therapy?
Phillip Hawkins provides therapy in English.
Where is Phillip Hawkins located?
Phillip Hawkins is located in Texas.
How can I work with Phillip Hawkins as my therapist?
You can work with Phillip Hawkins through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Phillip Hawkins work with international clients?
Phillip Hawkins does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Phillip Hawkins cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Phillip Hawkins integrates several evidence-informed approaches to meet a range of concerns. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, non-directive space where the client's priorities lead the work - this approach is helpful when someone needs acceptance, validation, and a flexible pace for exploring concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical strategies to manage anxiety, depression, and problematic coping patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines skills training in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness - it is useful for intense emotions, relationship conflicts, and patterns of self-destructive coping.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Phillip works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and personal preferences. He adapts techniques over time based on how the client responds and what feels most useful.
Online therapy with Phillip is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and increased accessibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and select the communication style that feels most comfortable for each person.