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Garland Willis, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Garland is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Garland. View 31 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Texas

Recent reviews

Garland has been exactly what I’ve needed in the season of life. His approach to our sessions is so refreshing and very relatable.

Reviewed February 2022

These past sessions i have been given some great advise on my relationship and anger management, i feel like he legitimately cares about seeing me become a better person and I look forward to continuing my sessions with Garland

Reviewed July 2021

More about Garland

  • 5 years' experience
  • Male
  • LPC

I have been a licensed professional counselor in Texas since 2018. Prior to becoming a counselor, I retired as a school principal where I worked with countless adolescents and their families. Further, I was a business owner and served in the military. I work with clients of all races, ethnicities, and socioeconomic status. My clients range from adolescents to retired adults experiencing a wide range of concerns such as overwhelming stress, anxiety, relationship issues, PTSD, parenting problems, addictions, and career challenges. Many of my clients have experienced emotional trauma from sexual assault, both physical and emotional abuse, as well as neglect.

My counseling style is conversational and casual. I believe in treating everyone with respect, empathy, and compassion. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral therapy, choice theory, and rational-emotive therapy. We will work together to create and follow a treatment plan that meets your unique and specific needs, which will enable you to confidently make choices that will empower you.

If you are ready to live the life that you want then I look forward to working with you.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Parenting issues Self esteem Addictions Trauma and abuse Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Anger management Career difficulties Depression Coping with life changes Coaching Antisocial personality Autism and Asperger Syndrome Blended family issues Commitment issues Communication problems Divorce and separation Family problems Fatherhood issues Life purpose Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Post-traumatic stress Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Workplace issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Garland Willis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245808476.

  • LPC · Texas · 82042 · Expires July 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Garland Willis

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

31 reviews

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Garland has been exactly what I’ve needed in the season of life. His approach to our sessions is so refreshing and very relatable.

Reviewed February 2022

These past sessions i have been given some great advise on my relationship and anger management, i feel like he legitimately cares about seeing me become a better person and I look forward to continuing my sessions with Garland

Reviewed July 2021

I had the pleasure of working with Garland I couldn't be more pleased with my experience. From our first session, I felt comfortable and at ease with Garland. He was patient, level-headed, cool, calm and collected, and he always let me know exactly what I needed to hear. Throughout our sessions, Garland helped me navigate some major family problems and helped me realize things that I had never considered before. He helped me break lifelong cycles of abuse and gave me the tools I needed to make positive changes in my life. Garland is a fantastic listener and he always provided valuable insight and guidance. He never judged or dismissed my feelings, but instead helped me understand them better. I highly recommend Garland to anyone who is looking for a therapist who is dedicated, compassionate, and truly wants to help his clients. He has made a significant impact on my life and I will always be grateful for his support.

Reviewed January 2023

Garland helps me work through and process the feelings I have. He's calm and insightful and his words change my pov for the better.

Reviewed August 2022

Mr Garland is one of the greatest therapist I have ever talked to. He is Present flexible and responsive. He listens attentively and gives very good input when needed. I only had two sessions with him so far I felt really better after the session and I am hoping to continue as he was very helpful to me . I thank him for all the goodness and precious support he provided so far

Reviewed June 2022

Garland has been great in helping me figure out my career challenges. He has also helped me become balanced mentally by looking at my other life areas that need improvement.

Reviewed March 2022

My therapist is great I just haven't had a free moment to reach out lately.

Reviewed March 2022

Garland is the type of person you need in your life when you're ready to reflect and work on yourself. He has personally work through problems I had no idea existed or knew how to deal with. Without his help I would be in a more difficult place.

Reviewed February 2022

I just want to say thank you so much to Garland for helping me, I feel like I have some practical tools I can use now in those moments I feel the most hopeless - thoroughly recommend him to anyone ☺️

Reviewed February 2022

Garland has been a vital part of my advancing thru this tribulation and he is very easy to share ones heart with as it really is . His help is practical and simple but profound . He has encouraged me beyond my ability to express and God has used Garland in my life already . God bless Garland .

Reviewed January 2022

Garland is great and easy to talk to. He listens attentively and gives very good input when needed. He’s helped me look at things in a different way, and feel more positive over our sessions together. Thanks for your help!

Reviewed December 2021

Garland has really helped me a a lot!

Reviewed December 2021

Very helpful and very useful extremely professional and responsive would recommend him to anyone who needs help

Reviewed December 2021

Garland helped me by giving me the tools to navigate through a repetible cycle of abuse that’s been going on since childhood. His tools were like a shield that allowed me to see what I had to do.

Reviewed December 2021

In the small amount of time I spent with Garland he helped me come to terms with things I wasn’t able to accept for decades. He gave me tools to deal with stress that I’d never been given before and made me realize nothing is as serious as I was making it out to be. He taught me my life is what I make it as is everyone else’s. I’ll be forever grateful for my time with Garland!

Reviewed November 2021

Garland is very knowledgeable when it comes to managing behavior and emotions. He has equipped me with the necessary knowledge I need to manage my anger, and is a very good listener.

Reviewed November 2021

Garland is amazing! Since we have been working together I don't feel lost anymore. Garland has helped me so much. Thank you Garland I would still be lost with out you!

Reviewed November 2021

Garland is great at listening and offers insight that has really helped me put things together. I appreciate his validation of what I am experiencing, his nonjudgmental approach, and his ability to recognize patterns and help me put things together. I just started therapy with Garland but I have hope for the first time in a long time that I may be able to work through some very complicated issues.

Reviewed November 2021

Garland is great! I enjoy that he explains his perspective with regard to counseling. He's got a refreshing perspective and it allows me a better, more effective way to properly assess my situation - what factors are present, the driving forces, and how I may understand the things happening to me.

Reviewed November 2021

He is great!!! I have never spoken to counselor on my own and he has made this an amazing experience. He is thoughtful, insightful, knowledgeable, kind , gracious and inspiring. He makes things that were confusing clear as day. He has brought so much clarity into the challenges I came here for. Well done!

Reviewed November 2021

I appreciated Garland’s straight forward manner. He was able to listen to me vent, know when to jump in, and when to provide insight. I highly recommend him if you are going through anything involving parenting teens. As a past principal he has insight that is very valuable!

Reviewed September 2021

I have benefited a lot from counselling sessions with Garland. He is easy to talk to and very understanding. He has provided thoughtful insights regarding my issues, and he checks up regularly to see if I’m doing okay.

Reviewed September 2021

Very easy to talk to and I love his straight up, casual conversational style. Excited to continue working with Garland!

Reviewed September 2021

Garland is extremely welcoming and accepting. I feel comfortable enough to talk about absolutely anything with him. He discloses upfront that he is here to help you meet whatever goals you have -- NOT to act as a moral compass (unless that's what you want from him). This is great because it alleviates any worries about judgment or about "being wrong". I needed some help better empathizing with people, and he has been explaining to me various drivers of behavior, which has been extremely helpful for me as far as building my capacity for empathy. I would highly recommend him as a counselor for a very wide variety of people.

Reviewed August 2021

This process is helping greatly and it is something I look forward to. A nice gentle conversation with no pressure but a lot of incite

Reviewed August 2021

Garland is great, and I'd highly recommend him. He listens, asks questions, and is non-judgemental and open minded and has been a great help.

Reviewed August 2021

I highly commend Garland. He completely understands me. His approach also helped me a lot. He helps me with whatever I want to workout with myself and my relationships. I have seen a good progress in my life when I started my counselling with him. I am looking forward to have more sessions with him.

Reviewed August 2021

Garland is an excellent counselor! I enjoy our sessions and I already feel like I am making considerable progress in a few areas of my life. I look forward to continuing work with Garland.

Reviewed August 2021

Very helpful and insightful. At times seems like a mind reader with his knowledge

Reviewed August 2021

Garland really has been helping me understand myself a lot more. I'm Looking forward to working more with him.

Reviewed August 2021

Very good counsilor, has a good knowledge base. Is good about being upfront, not playin mind games. Seems truly interested in the patients wellbeing.

Reviewed July 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Garland Willis offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Garland Willis works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Garland Willis speak?

Garland Willis speaks English.

How many years of experience does Garland Willis have?

Garland Willis has 5 years of experience.

Where is Garland Willis licensed to practice?

Garland Willis is licensed to practice in Texas.

Does Garland Willis accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Garland Willis does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Garland Willis offer?

Garland Willis offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Garland Willis?

Garland Willis can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Garland Willis?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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