Erwin Gilliam, LPC

Erwin Gilliam is a Mississippi Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who brings five years of direct therapeutic experience to his work with individuals and families. He has helped people navigate identity concerns, stress, depression, relationship and marital difficulties, anger management, motivation challenges, self-esteem and confidence issues, and career obstacles. His varied background in education and leadership has shaped a broad perspective that informs his counseling practice and sharpens his clinical skills.

He holds a master’s degree in organizational counseling psychology and maintains an educator's license with endorsements in school counseling and administration. Those credentials are paired with hands-on school experience - three years as a school counselor, seven years as an assistant principal, and one year as a head principal in public schools - which contribute to his understanding of developmental, family, and career-related concerns.

In therapy he primarily uses cognitive behavioral therapy while drawing on other approaches as needed to meet each person’s circumstances. Erwin emphasizes dignity, sensitivity, and compassion, and he works collaboratively with clients to tailor conversations and treatment plans to their specific needs. Together he and each client set clear goals and track progress toward the outcomes the client wants to achieve.

Choosing to begin therapy is an important milestone, and Erwin expresses gratitude for the opportunity to be part of each client’s journey toward greater wellbeing and fulfillment.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Erwin Gilliam

Erwin Gilliam commonly draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered therapy in his work. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, and it is often used for anxiety, depression, anger, motivation issues, and problems with self-esteem. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the therapist supports the client’s own insights and choices - this approach can be helpful for relationship concerns, identity questions, and building confidence.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Erwin works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods fit best with their needs, goals, and personal style. He tailors conversations and treatment plans so that therapy aligns with what the client hopes to achieve and adjusts methods as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible options for meeting by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to access care from different locations. Working with licensed professionals through these modalities can increase convenience and help maintain continuity of care while supporting meaningful progress toward personal goals.