Terri Hipps , LPC

Terri Hipps is a Licensed Professional Counselor who uses a client-centered style to help people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, anger, and depression. She meets people where they are and builds a plan around each person’s needs. Her approach is practical and focused on what will help day to day.

With 23 years of experience working in Texas, Terri draws on several established methods when appropriate. She often uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses solution-focused strategies to set clear, achievable goals and track progress over time.

For people who have experienced traumatic events, she applies trauma-focused work that addresses symptoms and coping skills in manageable steps. Sessions aim to increase emotional safety and build skills for handling triggers and reminders.

Terri helps people facing life transitions and relationship stress, including concerns related to abandonment, adoption and foster care, blended family issues, caregiver strain, and recovery from domestic violence or substance use. She also supports those coping with first responder stress and issues tied to aging or long-term caregiving.

Her style is respectful and straightforward. Conversations are tailored to each person’s situation. She encourages small, steady changes and practical strategies that fit daily life.

If someone is ready to begin, Terri suggests completing the short matching questionnaire and scheduling a session to see if the fit feels right.

Therapeutic approaches and online options that fit your life

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person’s perspective. The therapist follows the client’s lead, reflects concerns, and helps shape goals based on what matters most to that person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try practical new behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress to create short-term changes in mood and routine.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust plans as progress is made. That collaborative process helps ensure techniques fit the client’s needs and day-to-day life.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls let people work face to face from different locations. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief updates, tracking progress, or people who prefer writing over talking. These options make it easier to schedule consistent work around busy days and life changes.