Holly Bankston, LPC

Holly Bankston is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, and ADHD-related challenges. She speaks in plain terms and focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions. Holly offers a calm, patient presence and aims to help clients feel more able to face daily demands. Holly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. She also draws on Client-Centered and Dialectical Behavior Therapy ideas to support emotion regulation and clearer communication. Sessions often include skill practice, behavior experiments, and goal-setting that match everyday life. With 17 years of experience, Holly brings years of work with adults in Texas to the room. Her approach is straightforward and outcome-focused without being rushed. She supports clients who are navigating grief, adoption and foster care issues, attachment concerns, chronic illness, body image and caregiver stress. People who choose Holly typically want tools they can use right away. Expect a mix of talking, short exercises, and simple homework. Holly pays attention to how thoughts, feelings, and actions fit together and helps clients try small experiments to test change. Sessions are offered in English and are delivered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Payment uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How Holly blends proven approaches for online care

Holly commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify patterns of thinking that fuel anxiety and depression, and then practice different behaviors to see what changes. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is also part of her work, helping clients clarify what matters to them and take steps toward those values even when uncomfortable feelings are present. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Holly will talk with each person about goals and preferences, try approaches that fit those aims, and adjust as needed. She works with clients to set clear, realistic goals and picks tools that match daily life and responsibilities. Online therapy offers practical flexibility for people with busy schedules. Video calls let therapists observe nonverbal cues and hold longer sessions, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging work well for short check-ins or on-the-go support. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into evenings, weekends, or work breaks while still keeping the focus on skill building and progress.