Susan Hancock, LPC - Therapist in Texas

About Susan

Susan Hancock is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas who focuses on family and parenting concerns. She writes plainly and keeps things practical so parents feel understood. Susan aims to build a calm, straightforward plan that fits each person’s life and daily demands.

She draws on eight years of experience helping people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and relationship struggles. Her work includes caregiver stress, challenges around divorce and separation, and issues tied to chronic illness or disability.

Background and approach

Susan also addresses feelings of guilt, shame, isolation, and low self-worth, and she offers support around women’s issues and building self-love. Susan describes her style as down to earth and easy to talk to. She avoids therapy jargon and focuses on clear steps and practical tools.

The goal is to create a trusting relationship where small changes add up over time. She brings personal insight into autism and caregiver roles, and she applies that knowledge when supporting people dealing with related challenges. Sessions aim to be realistic, workable, and centered on everyday life demands.

Therapy with Susan emphasizes collaboration. Together clients and she identify priorities, try out strategies, and adjust the plan as needed. Her practical orientation helps people move toward steadier mood, clearer boundaries, and healthier family interactions.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit family life

Two evidence-based techniques often used in practical family-focused work are cognitive-behavioral strategies and skills-based anger management. Cognitive-behavioral techniques look at patterns of thinking and behavior and teach concrete skills to reduce worry, manage mood, and change unhelpful responses. Anger management offers clear tools for recognizing triggers, slowing reactions, and communicating differently so conflicts feel more manageable.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to pick methods that match their goals and daily routines. Together they try techniques, see what helps, and adjust the plan based on what actually fits the family’s life.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging makes it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules. Video lets people work face to face when needed, while phone, chat, or text can be used for brief check-ins or when time or mobility are limited. These options allow consistent support without long trips, making it simpler to maintain progress between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Susan address?

Susan works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, anger, and depression. She also focuses on caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, isolation, self-love, and women’s issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is down to earth and practical. She avoids clinical jargon and helps clients create realistic steps to address everyday problems.

What background and experience does she bring?

Susan has eight years of professional experience and practical knowledge related to autism and caregiving. She has supported people through divorce, blending family challenges, and caregiver stress.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Texas with license number TX LPC 76939. Her practice is based in Texas.

Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available?

Clients can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Multiple formats allow flexibility for different schedules and needs.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What is the first step to begin working together?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that, schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Also works with

Experience: 8 years
Licensed: Texas
Languages: English

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