- Anxiety and stress
- Relationship dynamics
- Animal assisted support
About Tori
Tori Hankey is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with four years of clinical experience. She offers therapy for adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, intimacy problems, parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem, career shifts, bipolar disorder, and life changes.
She holds a Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling from Dallas Theological Seminary and a Bachelor of Arts in Italian Studies with a certification in Entrepreneurship from the University of Houston. Before training as a counselor, she spent sixteen years working as a professional dog trainer and running dog care businesses in Houston.
Tori brings elements from her prior work with animals into sessions through Animal Assisted Therapy when appropriate. A therapy dog may be present to help clients settle, lower stress, and provide a nonverbal focus during difficult conversations.
Her approach uses several evidence-informed methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. She draws on these models to help people set goals, learn coping skills, and improve relationships.
She also supports people processing spiritual concerns, survivors of sexual abuse, and survivors of suicide loss. Sessions are offered in English and are based in Texas. To begin, prospective clients follow the site matching steps and schedule an initial appointment.
How her approaches are used in online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking committed steps toward them while building tolerance for difficult feelings. ACT can help with anxiety, stress, and decisions that feel overwhelming. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping skills. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns in close relationships and how early bonds affect current connection and trust, which can help with relationship and intimacy issues.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each client about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then use one or more methods in collaboration with the client. That conversation helps shape sessions and the techniques used over time.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when days are tight. It also lets people continue therapy during moves or transitions while keeping consistent progress with a licensed professional.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and family issues, addictions, grief, intimacy concerns, parenting, career changes, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
She blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based and Client-Centered approaches to help people set goals and practice new coping skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor working with a range of adult concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an LPC licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Can someone who speaks another language work with her?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she take clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what formats are offered?
Confirm current session formats before booking by checking the online options during sign-up.
How are fees and starting therapy handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy through BetterHelp is for adults aged 18 and over and is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.