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Terry Hancock

Terry Hancock, LPC

Texas

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Licensed Professional Counselor - Life purpose and stress

  • ACT methods
  • CBT techniques
  • Mindfulness work

About Terry

Terry Hancock is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with six years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship concerns, career changes, sleep problems, anger, and issues around self-esteem and life purpose.

He has provided care in inpatient hospitals, private practice, and forensic settings. That range means he is used to different levels of need and varied clinical situations. Terry lists veteran and armed forces issues, bipolar concerns, post-traumatic stress, and young adult issues among his focus areas.

Terry blends several approaches in his work. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and client-centered methods. In practice this looks like clear, practical conversations about thoughts, behaviors, values, and small steps to try between sessions.

Sessions are presented as collaborative and straightforward. He aims to build trust and open communication while helping people clarify values and take manageable actions. Coaching-style support for career and life-purpose questions is part of his listed work.

People who choose him can expect direct talk about problems, skills to manage emotions, and attention to practical life changes. He works in English and is based in Texas.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying what matters to someone and taking committed steps toward those values while learning to live with hard thoughts and feelings. It can help when someone feels stuck after a life change or is unsure what matters next.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and managing mood shifts.

Terry treats the choice of approach as a collaborative decision. He will review how different methods might fit a person's goals and preferences, then try techniques together and adjust based on what helps most. The therapist-client relationship is used to test small steps and track what works.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, shorten a check-in when time is limited, or avoid travel for appointments. Many people find that working remotely helps them maintain continuity of care while juggling work, caregiving, or other responsibilities.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Listed in

Texas

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, sleep problems, anger, bipolar issues, and life-purpose questions among others.

How would he approach feeling stuck or without direction?

He combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT and client-centered methods to clarify values, test small changes, and develop practical coping skills.

What experience does he bring to this work?

He has six years of experience working in inpatient hospitals, private practice, and forensic settings, giving him exposure to a wide range of clinical situations.

Which credential and location apply to his practice?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Texas.

What languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does he work with people outside the United States?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin the process if I want to work together?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.

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