Mary Banks is a licensed professional counselor who helps adults facing stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, and major life changes.
01About Mary
Mary Banks is a licensed professional counselor who helps adults facing stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, and major life changes. She speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps people can use day to day. Her goal is to help clients feel steadier and more able to handle the next challenge.
Mary draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to build resilience and improve coping skills. Sessions focus on understanding patterns that cause pain, trying new ways of responding, and practicing skills between meetings.
Background and approach
She aims for clear, achievable goals rather than long lists of abstract ideas. Her work pays special attention to attachment and abandonment concerns and to issues that come with aging or caregiving. She also supports people dealing with addiction, codependency, communication problems, and the emotional fallout of separation or divorce.
Mary addresses mood and impulse-related struggles in a straightforward manner that emphasizes small, steady change. With four years of experience and LPC credentials in Oklahoma and Texas, Mary blends warmth with a practical focus. People leave sessions with steps they can use that week.
She encourages collaboration so that each person’s plan fits their life and values. Mary welcomes conversations about what a first session might look like and how therapy could fit into a busy schedule. She offers several remote formats to help people connect in ways that match their needs.
02Credentials
- LPC (Texas)
- License 93850 · expires October 2027
- LPC (Oklahoma)
- License 13025 · expires November 2027
- NPI
- 1609607019 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Mary lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
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04Online support
How evidence-based approaches work online
Mary uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on skills practice and pattern change. One common approach she uses teaches practical coping skills and behavioral strategies to reduce anxiety and manage cravings. It helps people break down overwhelming problems into small, doable steps and learn what to do when stress rises.Another frequent emphasis is on exploring attachment patterns and how early relationship experiences shape current responses. Sessions aim to identify recurring relationship habits, try new ways of communicating, and rehearse healthier interactions. This can help with feelings of abandonment, codependency, or repeated conflict.
Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Mary works with clients to weigh goals, daily life demands, and what feels doable. Together they try methods for a few sessions and adjust based on what helps most, so the plan fits the person rather than the other way around.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for skill practice and feedback. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or when a quieter audio check-in fits a busy day. Live chat and text messaging make shorter check-ins and ongoing support easier between sessions. These formats help people fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel schedules while keeping focus on making steady progress.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does Mary work with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment issues, aging and caregiver stress, codependency, and substance-related concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She uses evidence-based techniques to identify patterns, teach skills, and set short-term goals clients can try between sessions.
What is her professional background?
Mary has four years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, anxiety, and relational concerns. She emphasizes steady skill-building and applying changes to everyday life.
Where is she licensed and located?
She holds LPC credentials in Oklahoma and Texas and practices from Oklahoma. Licensing details are listed as OK LPC and TX LPC.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Mary offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow flexibility for short check-ins or longer conversations as needed.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is shown when selecting a plan.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. That process helps match goals and session format before the first meeting.
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