Phillip Hawkins, LCSW
Texas LCSW with 20 years experience
- Stress and anxiety
- LGBTQIA support
- Addictions and trauma
About Phillip Hawkins
Phillip Hawkins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas with 20 years of professional experience in psychotherapy. He specializes in working with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, LGBTQIA-related matters, parenting challenges, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, bipolar disorder, and a range of related issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, chronic illness, body image, codependency, and dissociation.
He has particular experience supporting people dealing with process addictions, including porn and sexual compulsive behaviors, and helping those recovering from highly controlled religious environments or church-related trauma. Phillip uses a client-centered approach that prioritizes each person’s concerns and goals rather than imposing a rigid, predetermined method. That approach means sessions focus on listening, respect, sensitivity, and compassion while tailoring conversation and treatment plans to each individual’s needs.
Phillip works to create an open environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. He supports and empowers clients as they take steps toward change and a more fulfilling life, adapting his methods to fit the unique circumstances and goals of each person he sees.
He has particular experience supporting people dealing with process addictions, including porn and sexual compulsive behaviors, and helping those recovering from highly controlled religious environments or church-related trauma. Phillip uses a client-centered approach that prioritizes each person’s concerns and goals rather than imposing a rigid, predetermined method. That approach means sessions focus on listening, respect, sensitivity, and compassion while tailoring conversation and treatment plans to each individual’s needs.
Phillip works to create an open environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. He supports and empowers clients as they take steps toward change and a more fulfilling life, adapting his methods to fit the unique circumstances and goals of each person he sees.
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. He holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and is licensed in Texas as TX LCSW 25983.
In which languages does Phillip Hawkins provide therapy?
Phillip provides therapy in English.
Where is Phillip Hawkins located?
Phillip 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.
Approaches That Guide Online Care
Phillip commonly integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) into his online practice. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration, allowing the client to guide the topics and pace while the therapist offers empathy and support to help clarify goals and concerns. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing practical skills to change behaviors and emotional responses, often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. DBT provides tools for managing intense emotions and improving relationships through skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can benefit those facing trauma, impulsive behaviors, or relationship challenges.Determining the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is done collaboratively. Phillip works with clients to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, then tailors methods and techniques that fit each person’s situation rather than following a fixed program.
Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care across life transitions, and access licensed professionals and therapists from different locations while working toward meaningful change.