Holly Bankston , LPC

Holly Bankston is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, and ADHD. She writes and talks in straightforward terms so people can understand options and next steps. Holly aims to create a calm, practical space where people can practice new skills and notice small changes over time.

Holly uses tools from cognitive behavioral approaches to help reframe unhelpful thoughts and change reactions. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult emotions without being controlled by them. Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas guide work around attachment and relationship patterns.

Her style is warm and down-to-earth. Sessions focus on useful skills, clearer communication, and manageable behavior changes. People can expect actionable steps during sessions and simple exercises to try between meetings.

Holly has 17 years of clinical experience in Texas as an LPC. That background informs how she tailors plans so they fit day-to-day life. She is comfortable addressing a wide range of concerns including abandonment, attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and communication problems.

Sessions are conducted in English and available in online formats such as video calls, phone, live chat, and text messaging. Scheduling follows a matching and booking process so people can arrange times that work with their routines.

Therapeutic approaches and how they fit into online care

Holly commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that match their values. ACT can help with anxiety, depression, and feeling stuck by shifting the focus toward meaningful behavior.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change thought patterns that lead to unhelpful behaviors. CBT is practical and goal-oriented, often involving short exercises and behavior experiments between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Holly collaborates with each person to decide which methods match their goals, preferences, and daily life. That choice can shift over time as needs change.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for skill coaching and deep discussion. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a camera-free check-in is preferred. Live chat and text messaging make it easier to share short updates, try prompts between sessions, or fit a brief check-in into a busy day.

These formats let people fit therapy into evenings, weekends, or other routines. Holly uses the same therapeutic approaches in online sessions as in person, adapting exercises so they work in each format.