- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Trauma recovery
About Abbie
Abbie Hancock is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Texas who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and issues with addictions. She also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and motivation struggles. Her approach is respectful and compassionate, and she aims to make starting therapy feel straightforward and doable.
Abbie uses a conversation-focused style that adapts to each person's needs. She listens first, then works with the individual to build a plan that fits their goals. This often means combining practical skills with deeper reflection so clients can see small changes early on.
Her clinical work draws on client-centered therapy to keep the client's experience central. She also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and existential ideas where they help the person's goals. Abbie emphasizes tools people can use day to day, such as coping strategies for panic or steps to improve communication.
She has thirteen years of professional experience and frames progress as a collaborative effort. Abbie encourages people to take the first step and recognizes that asking for help requires courage. Sessions are guided by the client’s needs and paced to feel achievable.
Abbie invites people to focus on practical solutions while also examining underlying patterns that get in the way. The goal is to leave each session with something useful to try between meetings and a clear idea of next steps.
Therapeutic approaches that translate well to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the person's lead. It helps when someone needs a supportive space to sort thoughts and decide what matters most. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, encourages noticing uncomfortable thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values; it can help with anxiety, avoidance, and motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches practical steps to change unhelpful cycles, which is useful for panic, mood struggles, and low self-esteem.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with the client to identify what feels most helpful based on goals, preferences, and how the person responds in early sessions. Adjustments can be made as therapy progresses so the plan stays useful.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are delivered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and reduce travel time. It also lets people use shorter check-ins when that works better and choose whether to meet with video or another supported format if available. These practical benefits can help therapy feel more manageable while focusing on skills and insights that carry into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and trauma and abuse. Additional focuses include self-esteem, panic, post-traumatic stress, and issues like guilt and isolation.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative. She listens first, then tailors conversations and tools to each person’s goals.
What is her professional background?
She holds the Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and brings thirteen years of professional experience to her practice.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed in Texas as an LCSW and practices with that credential within the state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.