- ACT practices
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness skills
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 strain, sleep problems, anger, and career concerns. He also addresses caregiver stress, guilt and shame, life purpose, men's issues, veteran and armed forces issues, post-traumatic stress, and young adult concerns.
He has worked in inpatient hospitals, private practice, and forensic settings. That range means he has seen problems at different levels of intensity and in varied day-to-day contexts. In sessions he listens for what matters most to the person and then helps them try concrete ways to respond differently to hard feelings.
His approach centers on person-centered work combined with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral methods and mindfulness. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills when they fit the situation. Sessions focus on noticing thoughts and feelings, clarifying values, and practicing small changes between meetings.
People who bring concerns about guilt or shame can expect straightforward conversation about how those feelings show up. He helps name patterns, test new choices, and build skills for managing distress. Work can include short-term coaching around specific goals or longer-term support for more complex problems.
He frames therapy as a collaborative process. When a client wants to explore career shifts, post-traumatic stress, or daily stressors, he blends practical exercises with reflective conversation to help people move toward clearer decisions.
How his therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings and deciding what matters most to the client. It helps people carry on with meaningful actions even when difficult emotions arise. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful reactions. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and anger. Mindfulness Therapy builds attention to present-moment experience and teaches grounding exercises that reduce reactivity and support emotion regulation.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative part of therapy. The therapist and client talk through goals, try a few techniques, and choose what fits best. That process can change over time as needs and priorities shift.
Confirm current session options before booking, since the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, for example by allowing shorter check-ins during a lunch break or avoiding travel time. Some formats need less bandwidth and may work better when video is difficult, while others let people practice mindfulness or CBT exercises together in real time. A licensed professional will discuss the practical setup and scheduling so sessions align with everyday life.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, sleep problems, anger, career issues, bipolar concerns, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, guilt and shame, life purpose, men's issues, veteran issues, post-traumatic stress, and young adult issues.
How would he approach guilt or shame in sessions?
He uses person-centered conversation alongside ACT, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness tools. The work typically involves naming how guilt or shame shows up and trying small, practical changes to lessen its hold.
What is his clinical background?
He has six years of experience working in inpatient hospitals, private practice, and forensic settings. That background informs how he supports people with both immediate crises and longer-term concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Does he work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. The therapist's listing should be checked for the latest session delivery methods.
How does payment work and how do I begin?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.