Phillip Hawkins, LCSW

Phillip Hawkins is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of practice in Texas. He helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, intimacy-related issues, addictions, and challenges connected to LGBTQ concerns. He also supports those coping with grief, trauma, family and relationship problems, and life changes.

Phillip uses a client-centered approach that begins by listening to what each person needs. He gives people time to describe their concerns and then tailors the conversation and plan to fit those needs. He aims to build a respectful and compassionate space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment.

His work includes addressing process addictions such as problematic pornography or sexual compulsive behaviors, and helping people recover from high-control religious upbringings and church-related trauma. He also supports people with parenting stresses, caregiver strain, body image issues, and chronic pain or illness complications.

Phillip draws on methods from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy when those tools match a client’s goals. He also uses existential ideas and relationship-focused approaches when helpful to examine values, meaning, and connection. Sessions are adjusted to each person’s pace and situation.

If you want to begin, you can expect a conversational first session that clarifies priorities and practical next steps. Phillip emphasizes collaboration, respect, and steady support while people work toward clearer goals and healthier patterns.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Phillip often draws on client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in his work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely to a person's concerns and letting the session follow their priorities, which helps people feel heard and respected. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns, useful for anxiety, depression, and compulsive behaviors.

He may also use elements of dialectical behavior therapy when emotion regulation and practical coping skills are needed. DBT techniques include grounding, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills that help people manage intense emotions and improve relationships. Deciding which approach to use is collaborative - the therapist and client review goals and try methods that best match needs and preferences.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove the need to travel. A collaborative plan will include which approaches to try, how sessions fit your schedule, and practical steps to practice skills between meetings.