- ACT methods
- CBT skills
- Mindfulness work
About Terry
Terry Hancock is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with six years of clinical experience. He works with adults on concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, stress, sleep problems, relationship strain, and issues common in young adulthood like career decisions and life changes.
He has worked across inpatient hospitals, private practice, and forensic settings. That variety means he has seen people at different stages of care and with a range of difficulties from post-traumatic stress to bipolar mood challenges. His background also includes supporting people facing caregiver stress, guilt and shame, and challenges tied to military service.
Terry uses a person-centered foundation and draws on cognitive behavioral approaches, dialectical behavior ideas, mindfulness, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. In sessions he focuses on clear goals, practical skills, and noticing what matters to the client. He leans on straightforward techniques such as thought work, behavioral experiments, and skills for managing intense emotions.
For someone in their late teens or twenties who feels stuck after school or at the start of a career, he helps sort priorities, manage anxiety around decisions, and build habits that support sleep and daily functioning. He also addresses masculine role pressures and the burdens many caregivers carry.
Sessions are collaborative and goal-focused. Terry aims to build honest working relationships and to help people develop tools they can use outside the session. To arrange a first meeting, follow the site’s process to see online therapy options and schedule a session.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what truly matters to them and take small steps toward those values, useful for directionless feelings and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments, which can reduce anxiety and improve mood. Mindfulness therapy teaches attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve sleep and emotional regulation.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Terry works collaboratively to match methods to a client's goals and preferences. He begins by discussing what the client wants to change and then suggests techniques to try, adjusting based on what helps most in practice.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy early adult schedule - for example a shorter check-in during a work break, or a session without travel time. Some approaches, like CBT experiments or mindfulness practice, translate well to remote work because they focus on daily routines and skills clients can use between sessions. Licensed professionals can help fit sessions around study, work, and relocation while working toward clear, practical goals.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, sleeping problems, anger, relationship strain, career issues, and concerns common in young adulthood.
What is his general style in sessions?
He uses a person-centered approach combined with practical methods like CBT, DBT skills, ACT, and mindfulness to set goals and build coping skills.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of experience working in inpatient hospitals, private practice, and forensic settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas and practices from that state.
Does he work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
Current session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm the available online session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site.
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