Holly Bankston, LPC

Holly Bankston is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, and ADHD. She focuses on practical skills and steady support so people feel less stuck and more able to handle day-to-day demands. Holly aims to make the first steps feel manageable and clear for someone who is worried or overwhelmed.

Holly uses a mix of well-known approaches to match each person’s needs. She draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients clarify values and take small committed steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop concrete coping strategies. Client-centered work guides sessions by following the client’s pace and priorities.

Over 17 years in practice, Holly has worked with a wide range of concerns, including attachment and abandonment issues, adoption and foster care matters, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and body image. She also supports people dealing with aging, communication problems, commitment and codependency questions, and some personality-related challenges.

Sessions are grounded and straightforward. Expect a focus on useful tools, clear goals, and room to process emotions. Holly helps people test new behaviors between sessions and adjust plans as they go.

If you want to start, follow the listing’s Start Therapy flow to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on availability.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Holly commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when working with clients online. ACT helps people notice what matters to them and take small, value-driven steps even when feelings are strong; it often helps with life transitions and feeling stuck. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and depressive patterns over time.

Finding the right approach is usually collaborative. Holly will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and day-to-day challenges, and together they decide which techniques to try first. Plans are adjusted as you learn what helps and what does not.

Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people choose online sessions because they fit into busy schedules, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and make it easier to keep continuity during life changes. Online work can be used to practice coping skills between meetings, review progress, and keep momentum toward clearer personal goals.