Terry Hancock, LPC

Terry Hancock is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who uses straightforward, practical therapy to help people manage stress and life changes. He draws on cognitive-behavioral tools alongside acceptance and mindfulness strategies to make therapy usable in daily life.

He has six years of experience working across inpatient hospitals, private practice, and forensic settings. Those roles involved supporting people facing depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and career transitions. That variety gives him a broad view of how problems can show up in different places.

Terry emphasizes an honest, person-centered relationship. Sessions focus on listening first, then building skills to reduce distress and improve coping. He often mixes CBT techniques with acceptance-focused work and mindfulness exercises to help people change unhelpful thoughts and respond to strong emotions.

Practical work in therapy can include identifying thinking patterns, practicing new ways to react when stressed, and using mindfulness to stay grounded. He also addresses issues like sleep disruption, anger, low self-esteem, caregiver strain, and questions about life purpose. Terry supports people navigating military-related concerns and post-traumatic stress as part of his focus areas.

He describes therapy as a collaborative effort. People who choose to work with him can expect direct conversation, hands-on exercises, and a plan that targets day-to-day improvements rather than jargon-filled explanations.

Using CBT, ACT, and Mindfulness Online

CBT focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In sessions the therapist will help identify unhelpful thinking patterns and teach practical exercises to change reactions and improve daily functioning. This approach is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and career-related stress.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people accept difficult emotions while clarifying values and committed action. It often includes mindfulness practices and exercises that reduce avoidance and increase meaningful activity. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and improve emotional awareness.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. Clients are encouraged to give feedback so sessions stay focused on real-world progress.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for face-to-face conversation and skill practice. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or when being on camera is difficult. Live chat and messaging suit quick check-ins, short coaching moments, or when someone prefers written communication. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and try methods consistently between sessions.