- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Life purpose questions
About Abbie
Abbie Hancock is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Texas with 13 years of experience. She helps people who are feeling stressed, anxious, depressed, or stuck after a major life change. Her areas include addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, and questions about life purpose.
She uses straightforward conversation to identify what feels most urgent. Sessions focus on practical skills and clearer thinking. Abbie draws on methods like cognitive behavioral work, acceptance and commitment ideas, and client-centered listening to help people notice patterns and try new responses.
Her approach balances tracking unhelpful thoughts with learning small, manageable behaviors. She may introduce DBT techniques for emotion regulation and distress tolerance when strong feelings get in the way. Existential ideas are used to address questions about meaning and direction rather than to provide answers for the client.
Abbie emphasizes collaboration on goals and steps that fit into daily life. She supports work on forgiveness, guilt and shame, body image, and managing impulsivity or panic symptoms. She also helps with isolation, communication problems, and caregiver stress.
People who are confused about what comes next after a job change, relationship shift, or health issue will find a practical, measured style. The focus is on learning tools, testing changes, and clarifying what matters next rather than promising quick fixes.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, ACT, focuses on helping people notice their thoughts and commit to actions that align with their values. It can be useful for someone wrestling with life purpose or avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical exercises to test new ways of thinking and acting. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and panic symptoms. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration so the person sets goals and guides the pace of work.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they will try methods and adjust the plan based on what helps in everyday life rather than assuming one method fits everyone.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions make it easier to fit check-ins into a busy week, shorten travel time, or choose a brief phone call when bandwidth is limited. Online work can also make it simpler to continue therapy after a job, relationship or health change, because sessions can be scheduled around new routines.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, and issues around self-esteem. Additional focus areas include life purpose, caregiver stress, body image, guilt and shame, and panic symptoms.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, combining client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and acceptance-based strategies. Sessions aim to identify patterns and try small, manageable changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience working with people across a range of challenges. That background informs a problem-focused, skill-building approach in sessions.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas. Her practice is based in Texas.
In which languages can I work with her?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the chosen subscription tier.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session. That process connects you to the intake steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.