Abbie Hancock
Compassionate, practical care for stress and trauma
LCSW Texas
- Experience
- 13 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Abbie
Abbie Hancock is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas who specializes in supporting people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression.
Background and approach
With 13 years of professional experience, she blends empathy with practical interventions to help clients navigate emotional pain, regain confidence, and manage difficult reactions. Her work also addresses related concerns such as panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, mood disorders, and issues with guilt, shame, and impulsivity.
She draws on a mix of evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Client-Centered Therapy, and elements of existential exploration. Sessions are shaped around each person’s values and strengths, and treatment plans are adapted to meet specific goals rather than following a one-size-fits-all script.
Abbie aims to create a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate atmosphere where practical skills and personal insight can develop together. Beginning therapy is framed as a courageous step, and she emphasizes collaborative work to identify solutions that fit a client’s life.
Her approach focuses on both immediate coping strategies and longer-term growth toward greater self-love, purpose, and emotional balance.
Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life
Abbie frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce anxiety, depression, and problematic coping such as impulsivity or avoidance. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which helps people clarify personal values and build willingness to experience difficult thoughts or feelings while moving toward a meaningful life. Both approaches emphasize practical skills and real-life application to support change.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each client to explore their goals, preferences, and immediate needs, adjusting methods over time so therapy stays relevant and effective. Clients can expect a mix of skill-building, reflective work, and goal-setting tailored to their situation.
Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to access care from home or on the go. These options provide flexibility for scheduling and for choosing the communication style that feels most comfortable, while still allowing focus on practical strategies, emotional processing, and ongoing support.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Licensed
Texas
Languages
English