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Susan Hancock

Susan Hancock

LPC

Therapist · Texas · 8+ years of experience

Practical, down-to-earth counseling for anger and stress

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About Susan

Susan Hancock is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who helps people address stress, anxiety, anger, and depression. She presents herself in an approachable way and aims to make therapy feel straightforward. Susan focuses on practical next steps so people can see real change in day-to-day life.

Susan has eight years of professional experience and a master’s degree in Counseling. She describes her style as down-to-earth and avoids jargon so conversations stay clear and useful. She draws on work with people facing relationship and family challenges, including divorce and blending households.

She also supports caregivers and people dealing with chronic pain, illness, or disability. Susan has personal experience as the parent of two adult sons on the autism spectrum, which informs her understanding of autism and caregiver needs. That background shapes how she tailors strategies for each person.

In sessions she focuses on identifying specific problems and building a realistic, practical plan. Expect straightforward feedback and collaborative goal setting aimed at everyday improvements. Her approach emphasizes trust and an easy conversational tone.

Susan works with issues around guilt, shame, isolation, self-love, and women's concerns. She invites people to explore what matters most to them and to take manageable steps toward feeling more satisfied and capable in daily life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementDepression

Additional focus areas

Experience

8+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches fit into online counseling

Susan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide practical change. One common approach focuses on building skills to respond differently to strong emotions like anger or anxiety. That work teaches concrete tools you can practice between sessions to reduce reactivity and improve daily coping.

Another approach emphasizes problem-solving for life stressors such as caregiver strain, chronic illness, or the logistics of divorce and blended households. This style breaks bigger problems into small steps and creates achievable plans that fit your routine.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively with each person to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what helps most. The plan changes as needs and priorities change.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow quicker check-ins when needed. It also lets people use approaches and tools from home while keeping work focused on realistic, practical steps that carry into everyday routines.

At a glance

Listed location
Texas
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
LPC
Languages
English
License (Texas)
LPC · No. 76939
NPI
1619759412

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Susan commonly address?

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

How would you describe her therapeutic approach or style?

Her approach is down-to-earth and practical. She avoids jargon and helps people create realistic plans to try between sessions.

What is her professional background and experience?

She holds a master’s degree in Counseling and has eight years of professional experience working in counseling roles.

What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - licensed in Texas and practices there.

Which languages are supported and can she work with international clients?

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

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost structured for sessions?

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 Susan?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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