Terry Hancock

Calm-focused counseling with practical skills

LPC Texas

Experience: 6 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Terry

Terry Hancock is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who draws on six years of clinical experience across inpatient hospitals, independent practice, and forensic settings. He works from a person-centered foundation while integrating cognitive-behavioral, acceptance-based, dialectical, and mindfulness practices to address a wide range of concerns.

Background and approach

Terry has supported people managing depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, bipolar symptoms, anger, sleep problems, and the strain of caregiving and compassion fatigue. His practice emphasizes collaboration and practical skill-building, helping clients explore life purpose, navigate career transitions, resolve relationship and family issues, and cope with guilt or shame.

Terry aims to create an authentic therapeutic relationship where trust guides the work and treatment strategies are tailored to individual needs. He also offers coaching-style support for those seeking clearer direction in career or personal goals.

Recognizing that asking for help takes courage, Terry meets clients where they are and focuses on realistic, actionable steps toward wellbeing. His approach balances empathy with structured techniques so clients can develop coping tools and make meaningful changes over time.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Many clients benefit from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy because it focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behavior through practical exercises and skill-building, which can help with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and coping with life changes. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes clarifying values and learning to accept difficult emotions while committing to meaningful action - an approach that often supports people facing guilt, shame, or life purpose questions. Client-Centered Therapy centers on empathetic listening and building a trusting relationship to support growth and self-directed change.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and typical reactions to different methods, then adapt techniques over time so the plan fits the client's needs rather than forcing a single model.

Online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for scheduling and pacing work in ways that match daily life. These options make it easier to maintain consistency with sessions, practice therapeutic skills between meetings, and access care from home or another convenient location while still working with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Terry commonly address?

Terry works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, bipolar symptoms, anger, sleep difficulties, relationship and family challenges, career changes, and compassion fatigue among other concerns.

What is Terry's therapeutic style?

He uses a person-centered stance combined with structured methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), DBT, mindfulness, and motivational techniques to blend empathy with practical skills.

What kind of experience does he bring?

Terry has six years of experience working in inpatient hospitals, independent practice, and forensic settings where he has supported people with a broad range of mental health concerns.

What credentials and location are on record?

He is an LPC with license TX LPC 80904 and practices in Texas.

Which languages are available and can he see international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats does he offer?

Terry provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Terry?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to his availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressGuilt and shameLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPost-traumatic stressYoung adult issues

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

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English