- CBT focused
- Mindfulness tools
- Goal oriented
About Erwin
Erwin Gilliam is an MS LPC - a Mississippi Licensed Professional Counselor - with five years of direct counseling experience. He works with young adults and others on relationship struggles, anger, low self-esteem, career questions, parenting stress, depression, and ADHD concerns.
He focuses on straightforward conversations about what is happening now. Sessions often cover identity, motivation, confidence, and communication problems. He also addresses deeper hurts such as abandonment, infidelity, or feelings of emptiness when they affect day-to-day life.
Gilliam has a master’s degree in organizational counseling psychology. He also holds an educator's license with endorsements in school counseling and administration. His background includes three years as a school counselor, seven years as an assistant principal, and one year as a head principal in public schools, which shaped his practical approach to planning and problem solving.
In session he commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice and change thoughts and behaviors that get in the way. He also draws on client-centered listening, mindfulness practices, solution-focused steps, and motivational interviewing when those methods fit a person’s goals.
He works in a collaborative way, setting clear goals and checking progress together. People can expect direct feedback, concrete strategies, and time to practice new skills between sessions. If you want to sort out work, relationships, or post-college direction, he offers practical help to get those pieces moving.
How his approaches translate to online work
Erwin commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is useful for worry, low mood, anger management, and practical career or study challenges. He also uses client-centered therapy which focuses on attentive listening and reflecting what matters to the client so goals become clearer.Mindfulness practices are another strand he brings in; these teach simple attention and breathing exercises to reduce reactivity and improve focus. Together these approaches give tools you can use between sessions for mood, concentration, or stress related to early-adult life changes.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That planning is practical and goal oriented rather than theoretical.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around study or work, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and let people use practices like mindfulness in everyday settings. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT exercises and goal-setting tasks to an online pace so progress continues between meetings.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Mississippi
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with relationship difficulties, anger, low self-esteem, career questions, parenting issues, depression, and ADHD among other concerns.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, team-based approach with cognitive behavioral strategies, client-centered listening, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques as needed.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of direct professional counseling experience and prior school leadership roles that inform his approach.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an MS LPC - Mississippi Licensed Professional Counselor - and practices from Mississippi.
Can I work with him if English is not my first language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he see international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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