Sherry Gould-Hillhouse, LPC - Therapist in Texas

Addiction and trauma
Attachment concerns
Skills-based work

About Sherry

Sherry Gould-Hillhouse is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Texas with three years of experience. She works with people facing addiction, trauma, grief, depression, bipolar concerns, self-esteem challenges, and relationship and intimacy-related issues. Sessions address practical concerns like coping with life changes, anger, eating and body image problems, and career stress.

Sherry takes a person-centered approach in sessions. She listens, reflects what she hears, and helps clients name patterns that feel stuck. She also uses skills-focused methods for emotional regulation and managing intense reactions when those tools fit the need.

Her work includes attention to attachment issues, abandonment worries, codependency, communication problems, and control issues. Sherry supports people dealing with domestic violence, divorce or separation, and drug or alcohol addiction, with an emphasis on concrete steps and safety planning when needed.

She integrates therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Client-Centered Therapy. In practice this means some sessions focus on values and committed action, others on emotional processing and relationship patterns, and some on building coping skills.

Sherry offers a sliding scale and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Sessions are conducted in English and are based in Texas. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options.

Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify what matters to them and take small actions toward those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help with anxiety, avoidance, and finding direction after change.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and feelings. It helps people notice their attachment style, improve communication, and reduce repeating old relationship habits.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness. That can be useful for anger, mood instability, and coping during stressful transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, symptoms, and preferences, and together they will try methods that fit those needs. Sessions can shift over time as priorities change, with a mix of values work, emotion-focused exploration, and skills practice.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals often adapt activities and skills practice to work well in remote sessions, and the therapist will recommend the most practical setup based on a client's schedule and goals.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Addictions Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Coping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Abandonment Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issues Communication problems Control issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessForgiveness Guilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / loneliness Life purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issues Mood disorders Post-traumatic stress Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

Texas

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, bipolar concerns, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and related areas listed in her profile.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is person-centered with practical skills. She reflects, helps name patterns, and offers techniques for emotion regulation and coping.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has three years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) working with the issues listed on her profile.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is an LPC licensed in Texas and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location; she uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and also offers a sliding scale.

How do I get started with a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session once matched.