Phillip Jerdon , LMFT

Phillip Jerdon is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Texas who concentrates on helping people manage the lasting effects of traumatic experiences, stress, and anxiety. He works with individuals facing recent trauma as well as those coping with long-standing patterns related to trauma and abuse, dissociation, panic disorder and panic attacks, and post-traumatic stress. Phillip emphasizes strategies that aim to address the root causes of symptoms while minimizing unnecessary distress, blending client-centered attention with trauma-focused methods to guide recovery at a pace that fits each person.

His practice centers on creating a respectful, empathetic environment where a person’s goals and lived experience direct the work. Using client-centered principles, Phillip prioritizes listening, validation, and collaboration; when trauma processing is indicated, he applies trauma-focused techniques to help people process painful memories and reduce symptom burden. LMFT stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a professional license for providing therapeutic services to individuals, couples, and families.

Phillip brings a focused, compassionate approach to trauma care and aims to support clients in moving toward greater stability and wellbeing. He is not currently accepting new clients.

Trauma-informed approaches available through online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy places the client’s experience and goals at the center of care. In this approach the therapist offers empathic listening, acceptance, and support so the person can explore feelings, make sense of their experience, and build coping skills. It is well suited to work on anxiety, stress, and the emotional aftermath of difficult events.

Trauma-Focused Therapy is designed to address the impact of traumatic experiences more directly. This approach uses structured methods to help process traumatic memories, reduce symptoms related to post-traumatic stress, panic, and dissociation, and support adaptive coping over time.

Finding the best therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Phillip works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and then tailors a plan that may include client-centered work, trauma-focused techniques, or a combination of both. The process is guided by the client’s pace and priorities.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to access care from different locations. These options can increase convenience and make ongoing work with a licensed professional more manageable for many people.