Garland Willis

Garland Willis is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) based in Texas who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, addictions, trauma, and related concerns. He draws on five years of counseling experience and earlier careers in school leadership, business ownership, and military service to understand practical life pressures. His tone is straightforward and supportive for people looking for clear next steps.

Willis uses a conversational, casual counseling style that emphasizes respect and empathy. Sessions focus on setting realistic goals and making actionable choices. He often blends client-centered listening with practical tools from cognitive behavioral approaches and solution-focused work.

Before counseling he served as a school principal, worked as a business owner, and served in the military. Those roles shaped his interest in helping people manage family stress, workplace problems, and life transitions. He has experience supporting people who’ve experienced physical or emotional abuse, neglect, and post-traumatic stress.

In sessions he helps clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns, build coping skills, and try small experiments to test new behaviors. He also works on communication skills and problem-solving when relationships or family roles are strained. Progress is tracked with a plan the client and therapist agree on.

Willis practices in Texas and sees people who speak English. He holds the LPC credential and uses approaches that prioritize the client’s perspective and immediate concerns.

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