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Tori Hankey, LPC
Texas
Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Relationships
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment-focused work
About Tori
Tori Hankey is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Texas with four years of clinical experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
She earned a Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling from Dallas Theological Seminary and a Bachelor of Arts in Italian Studies from the University of Houston. Before counseling she spent sixteen years as a professional dog trainer and managed dog care businesses. That background shows up in how she thinks about behavior and routine.
In sessions she uses clear, behavioral strategies alongside acceptance-based ideas to help people notice thoughts and try different responses. She also draws on attachment-focused work and emotionally-focused methods when the problems center on connection and relationship patterns. The emphasis is practical skills people can use between sessions.
Tori works with people who have experienced sexual abuse, survivors of suicide loss, and those navigating spiritual concerns, as well as those coping with mood symptoms and severe stress. She aims to support goal-setting, build coping strategies, and improve relationships and daily functioning.
Her approach is straightforward and task-oriented. Clients can expect focused conversations, skill practice, and follow-up suggestions to try between meetings. Anyone considering sessions should confirm current formats and scheduling options before booking.
How Tori uses structured approaches in online sessions
Many of her methods come from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and attachment-focused work. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and helps people try new behaviors to reduce distress. ACT focuses on clarifying values and accepting uncomfortable feelings while taking action toward important goals. Attachment-based approaches look at how past and current relationships shape emotional responses and help people change patterns in close relationships.Choosing an approach is collaborative. She will discuss goals, preferences, and what techniques fit best before moving forward. That process helps decide which methods to emphasize and which exercises to practice between sessions.
Please confirm current session formats and scheduling details before booking, as the biography does not list specific online or in-person formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand, and allow sessions without being on camera if that is more comfortable. Licensed professionals can adapt behavioral exercises, values-based work, and attachment-focused interventions to remote formats when appropriate.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
Tori works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, intimacy challenges, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar issues, and coping with life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and test new ways of thinking and acting. The work focuses on concrete skills and practice between meetings.
What is her background and clinical experience?
She holds a Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling and has four years of counseling experience. Prior to counseling she worked for sixteen years as a professional dog trainer and manager.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Session cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm specific pricing during the intake process.
How do I begin the process of working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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