Erwin Gilliam, LPC

Erwin Gilliam is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Mississippi who helps people facing midlife concerns alongside relationship, anger, self-esteem, career, parenting, depression, and ADHD challenges. He frames the first sessions around what matters most to each person and works with clear goals. His tone is practical and respectful, aimed at people who want straightforward help and tools they can use right away.

Gilliam draws on five years of direct counseling experience and 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.

In session he most often uses cognitive behavioral approaches to help people notice patterns, try small changes, and measure what works. He also integrates client-centered listening and mindfulness exercises to slow down stressful reactions. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques may be used to build motivation and set practical steps forward.

He aims to treat people with dignity, sensitivity, and compassion. Sessions focus on collaborative goal-setting and concrete strategies for daily life. The therapist frames progress as teamwork, where you and he decide what to try next.

If you are weighing career shifts, relationship strain, parenting stress, or the sense of emptiness that can come in midlife, Gilliam offers a straightforward, goal-oriented approach to help you clarify priorities and move toward change.

How his approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening closely and following your lead to understand what matters. It helps when someone needs a steady, nonjudgmental space to talk through identity and relationship questions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns, trying small experiments, and tracking results to reduce symptoms like depression or anger. Mindfulness Therapy uses simple attention and breathing practices to ease stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means checking in often and adjusting plans if something isn't helping.

Confirm the available session formats before booking so you know how sessions will be held. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by saving travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, or offering sessions during a lunch break. It also makes it possible to continue momentum between appointments with practical homework and tracking that can be reviewed together.