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Garland Willis

Compassionate counselor guiding practical change

LPC Texas

Experience
5 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Garland

Garland Willis is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who draws on five years of clinical experience and a background in school leadership, business ownership, and military service.

Background and approach

He supports people facing a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, parenting challenges, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating and anger problems, career transitions, depression, and coping with life changes.

Additional focus areas include obsessions and compulsions, post-traumatic stress, process addictions, workplace issues, blended family and fatherhood concerns, and communication or commitment struggles. His style is conversational and relaxed, emphasizing respect, empathy, and compassion while collaborating with clients to develop individualized treatment plans.

Garland integrates cognitive behavioral strategies alongside client-centered and solution-focused ideas and trauma-informed practices to help clients identify patterns, develop coping skills, and set achievable goals. He works with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds and tailors interventions to each person’s needs and priorities.

Garland invites those who are ready to make deliberate changes to explore therapy together, focusing on practical steps that support clearer choices and greater confidence in daily life.

Integrating Evidence-Based Methods into Online Care

The practice draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT's structured approach supports goal-setting and behavior change through measurable steps. Client-centered therapy complements this by emphasizing empathy, active listening, and collaboration so that sessions reflect each person's values and priorities, which can be particularly helpful for relationship, parenting, and self-esteem concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works together with clients to determine what fits best for their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative stance allows techniques to be adjusted over time and combined in ways that meet a client's changing circumstances and priorities.

Online therapy is offered through multiple formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home or during breaks in a busy day, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access consistent support without travel. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to each format so clients can continue progress between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Garland commonly address?
He works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, parenting challenges, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, career and life transition concerns, and related areas.
What is his general therapeutic approach and style?
His style is conversational and casual, emphasizing respect, empathy, and collaboration while using cognitive behavioral techniques along with client-centered and solution-focused ideas.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of experience as a licensed professional counselor and draws on prior roles in school leadership, business ownership, and military service.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with the credential TX LPC 82042.
Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?
He provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for remote work?
Sessions may be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost depend on?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteem

Also works with

AddictionsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily problemsFatherhood issuesLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Workplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English