Mary Banks , LPC

Mary Banks is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, and major life changes. She speaks plain, direct language and focuses on practical steps people can use day to day. Her work often centers on women's issues and the particular pressures they bring.

Mary keeps sessions focused on what matters most to each person. She helps clients spot patterns that make life harder, try new ways of coping, and rebuild confidence. Conversations are collaborative and aimed at small, manageable change rather than quick fixes.

With four years of experience, Mary draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide the work. She frequently addresses attachment concerns, abandonment fears, and communication problems. She also supports people dealing with substance use, divorce and separation, and the emotional fallout of caregiving or aging-related changes.

Sessions often tackle feelings of emptiness, guilt, shame, or impulsivity, and look at how those feelings affect relationships and daily functioning. Mary works with clients who have autism or Asperger Syndrome and helps them develop clearer routines and social strategies that fit their lives.

Her approach balances empathy with practical tools. Clients can expect a mix of talking through difficult moments, practicing new responses, and setting realistic goals. Mary aims to help people leave therapy with clearer direction and skills they can use right away.

Evidence-based approaches and online flexibility

Mary uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on helping people change patterns of thinking and behavior. One common approach she uses teaches practical coping skills for anxiety and stress, with step-by-step exercises clients can try between sessions to reduce worry and improve daily functioning. Another approach targets relationship and attachment concerns by helping clients notice interaction patterns, practice clearer communication, and set boundaries that feel workable in real life.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Mary collaborates with each client to identify goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust the plan as needed. This makes the process flexible and tailored rather than one-size-fits-all.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits for her practice. Video calls let people work face to face when that helps progress. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick check-ins, structured homework, or when writing out thoughts feels easier. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives while keeping the focus on meaningful change.