I'm Philip. Thanks for learning about The Growing Place and our team. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, supervised by Jessica Gonzales-Latchaw, LPC-S.

As a therapist and an educator, I find purpose in supporting and challenging people as they navigate their own goals. In addition to working with clients at The Growing Place, I also work at TCU providing experiences for students to explore community service and leadership development.  I have almost 20 years of experience working in higher education, and I believe learning about ourselves is foundational to both education and therapy. I believe meaningful relationships are essential to working together effectively, and I believe self-awareness is a continuous journey as we progress through life. I welcome the opportunity to get to know you and help you pursue your goals. 

Some of my strengths that I bring to counseling are: building relationships based on trust and vulnerability, listening with empathy, seeking insight through questions, and a little bit of humor. I primarily work with adults focusing on transitional life goals, grief, career decision making, geek culture, and the LGBTQ+ community. I have training with grief support at The WARM Place, peer support using Table Top Role Playing Games, and children through play therapy. I was born and raised in Paris, Texas.  I have lived in rural areas, college towns, and big cities. I received my undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University, a master’s in Student Affairs in Higher Education from Miami of Ohio, and a master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from TCU. 

If you have any questions or would like to schedule an initial chat, contact me at Philip@thegrowingplacefw.com or (682) 235-8224.