Profile / United States
Abbie Hancock, LCSW
Texas
LCSW in Texas - Anxiety and Addictions
See online therapy options- CBT and ACT methods
- Skills and behavior focus
- Goal oriented work
About Abbie
Abbie Hancock is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas with 13 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Her practice focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions to feel more in control.
She uses structured methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside client-centered and DBT-informed techniques. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts, testing smaller behavior changes, and building skills for handling strong emotions. Abbie favors clear exercises and short-term goals when those fit a person's needs.
Abbie pays attention to related struggles like abandonment concerns, body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, and impulsivity. She also addresses loneliness, questions about life purpose, mood changes, panic symptoms, post-traumatic stress, and issues around self-love. Those topics are worked on through talk, practical exercises, and repeated practice.
Her approach emphasizes straightforward conversation and measurable steps. People can expect guidance in creating simple plans and tracking what helps. She will talk through options and adjust the focus as progress or barriers appear.
Sessions are conducted in English and organized around clear goals. Prospective clients who want to proceed use the site matching process to schedule an initial appointment and pick a plan consistent with their needs.
How her therapeutic approaches work in online sessions
Abbie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test alternative responses. CBT focuses on concrete exercises and behavioral experiments that reduce symptoms like anxiety and panic over time. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to clarify values and teach practical acceptance skills so difficult feelings have less control over day-to-day choices. ACT can be useful for stress, avoidance, and life-direction questions.The choice of method is collaborative. She will talk with each person about goals and try approaches that fit those goals. If one method does not help, adjustments are made and different exercises are offered so the work stays practical and goal focused.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions useful because they can fit appointments into a weekday break, avoid travel time, or opt for a shorter check-in when needed. Online work lets therapy focus on skills practice, homework review, and short behavioral experiments that fit into everyday life without promising a specific format.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She commonly helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, and depression.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and structured, focusing on noticing thoughts, trying small behavior changes, and building coping skills between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community care.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.