- Practical coping skills
- Goal-focused sessions
- 17 years experience
About Holly
Holly Bankston is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who helps people manage stress and anxiety. She also supports those dealing with depression, low self-esteem, relationship strain, and challenges related to ADHD. Her style is straightforward and practical, aimed at helping people take one manageable step at a time.
Holly focuses on building skills people can use day to day. She listens first, then works with each person to set clear goals. Sessions emphasize simple strategies for handling overwhelming thoughts, improving communication, and breaking unhelpful patterns.
With 17 years of experience, Holly blends several well-known approaches to fit the person in front of her. She draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to tailor sessions. The mix is shaped by what the client needs, not by a fixed formula.
Holly has worked with people facing a wide range of concerns beyond anxiety and stress. These include issues like abandonment, attachment difficulties, adoption and foster care questions, caregiver strain, body image, chronic illness, and communication problems. She describes therapy as a collaborative process where practical tools and clearer understanding grow together.
People meet her in a calm, respectful space where small changes are the goal. She encourages realistic steps and regular practice between sessions. If someone wants to begin, they follow the site's Start Therapy flow to match and schedule an initial appointment.
Holly focuses on building skills people can use day to day. She listens first, then works with each person to set clear goals. Sessions emphasize simple strategies for handling overwhelming thoughts, improving communication, and breaking unhelpful patterns.
With 17 years of experience, Holly blends several well-known approaches to fit the person in front of her. She draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to tailor sessions. The mix is shaped by what the client needs, not by a fixed formula.
Holly has worked with people facing a wide range of concerns beyond anxiety and stress. These include issues like abandonment, attachment difficulties, adoption and foster care questions, caregiver strain, body image, chronic illness, and communication problems. She describes therapy as a collaborative process where practical tools and clearer understanding grow together.
People meet her in a calm, respectful space where small changes are the goal. She encourages realistic steps and regular practice between sessions. If someone wants to begin, they follow the site's Start Therapy flow to match and schedule an initial appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
17+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches shape online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice thoughts without getting stuck in them and to commit to actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, low mood, and feeling stuck in old patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching practical strategies to respond differently to difficult situations.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Holly collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit best based on their goals and preferences. She adapts tools from different approaches so sessions match what someone needs from week to week.
If you are considering online therapy, check which session options are currently offered before booking. Online care can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - it reduces travel time, can allow shorter check-ins during a workday, and helps maintain continuity when schedules change. Discuss format details during the matching and scheduling steps so sessions are arranged to suit your routines and needs.
Frequently asked questions
What problems does Holly help with?
Holly works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and ADHD, among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She listens closely, sets clear goals, and teaches skills to handle difficult thoughts and emotions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Holly has 17 years of experience supporting people through a variety of mental health and life challenges.
Where is she licensed and located?
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 U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability, and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.