Therapist profile
Susan Hancock, LPC
Texas
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Relationship concerns
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Texas / 76939
- NPI1619759412
- Experience8 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationTexas
About
- Anger management
- Relationship strain
- Caregiver stress
About Susan
Susan Hancock is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with eight years of experience. She helps people who struggle with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship strain, and family concerns. She also supports people dealing with caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, loneliness, self-worth, and women's issues.
Susan uses straightforward language in sessions and avoids counseling jargon. She works with clients to identify specific problems and build realistic, practical plans. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on small, achievable steps to reduce reactivity and improve relationships.
She has experience helping individuals through divorce and with the practical challenges of blending families. She also draws on personal and professional experience with autism and autism caregivers, which informs her work with neurodivergent people and their support networks.
Susan describes her approach as down to earth. She aims to create a trusting atmosphere where people can talk plainly about frustration, resentment, and patterns of snapping at others. Together they set clear goals and practice techniques to manage intense moments and rebuild communication.
People who want to focus on anger and related issues will find direct, practical work that aims to reduce conflict and restore connection. Before booking, confirm current session options and formats to ensure they fit your schedule and needs.
How sessions work
Approach, techniques, and online sessions
Evidence-based techniques commonly used to help with anger include skill-focused work on emotional regulation and practical communication training. Emotional regulation work teaches ways to notice buildup, lower physiological arousal, and use short exercises to prevent snapping. Communication training focuses on clear requests, calm boundaries, and ways to repair after heated moments.Another common approach helps people examine unhelpful thinking patterns that feed anger and resentment. This involves noticing automatic thoughts, testing them against real evidence, and trying alternative responses that lead to fewer conflicts. These methods can help with related issues like anxiety, depression, caregiver stress, and relationship tension.
Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, daily routine, and comfort level. Sessions typically involve planning, practicing skills between sessions, and checking what works.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow brief check-ins during a workday, and reduce travel time. Ask about the available session formats when you schedule to match therapy to your schedule and needs.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she help with?
She works with people who snap at loved ones, hold simmering resentment, or feel overwhelmed by another person's anger.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses plain language and practical planning to identify triggers, practice skills, and try small changes that reduce reactivity.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience as a counselor in Texas.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
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 payments handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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