- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- CBT and solution-focused
About Terri
Terri Hipps is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with 23 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and coping with life changes. Terri’s practice often addresses issues young adults meet early in adulthood, such as changing roles, relationship strain, and unsettled routines.
She uses straightforward conversation to identify what is most bothering a person now. Sessions focus on practical steps and short-term strategies that can reduce day-to-day overwhelm. Terri also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help change unhelpful thinking patterns that keep problems going.
When trauma or past abuse is part of the picture, she uses trauma-focused approaches to help people process difficult memories at a pace that fits them. Solution-focused methods are used alongside other approaches to set small, achievable goals and track progress between sessions.
Terri aims to adapt discussions and plans to each person’s circumstances. She listens for what’s working and what isn’t, then adjusts the plan so time in therapy is useful. Her work can include managing anger, addressing substance concerns, and navigating family or caregiver stress.
People who choose Terri often want clear steps and practical tools to manage symptoms and move forward. To begin, the site intake asks a few questions and then schedules an initial session so both sides can see if it feels like a good match.
How Terri's approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the person. Online sessions using this approach still center the client's concerns and priorities, with the therapist following the client's lead and adjusting pace as needed. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses exercises to test and change unhelpful thinking. Online CBT often includes homework and brief skills practice that can be done between sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist works collaboratively to decide which methods fit someone’s needs, goals, and preferences, and checks in regularly to adjust the plan based on what is helping and what is not.
Session formats and practical options should be confirmed before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Ask about how sessions are scheduled and whether options like video, phone, or other formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a college schedule or a first job, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time so sessions are simpler to attend.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related concerns like family problems and caregiver stress.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Terri blends client-centered conversation with cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques, focusing on practical steps and clear goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 23 years of professional experience working with the listed concerns and related issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor, credentialed in Texas and practicing from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started booking a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session through the site.
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