Mary Banks, LPC
About me
As a licensed therapist in Oklahoma and Texas, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating life's complex emotional landscapes. My approach centers on helping clients develop resilience, self-understanding, and meaningful strategies for personal growth. I focus on addressing challenges such as anxiety, relationship dynamics, self-esteem, and life transitions.
My therapeutic work emphasizes compassionate, personalized support for adults experiencing diverse emotional experiences. I'm particularly skilled in working with social anxiety, mood disorders, attachment issues, and helping individuals process difficult life changes. My practice creates a supportive environment where clients can explore their experiences, develop healthier coping mechanisms, and rediscover their inner strength.
I believe in a collaborative approach that honors each person's unique journey. By combining evidence-based techniques with genuine empathy, I aim to empower clients to build more fulfilling, authentic lives. Whether you're struggling with personal challenges, seeking greater self-understanding, or navigating significant life transitions, I'm committed to walking alongside you with respect and professional guidance.
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: 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
License information
OK LPC 13025
TX LPC 93850
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Mary Banks. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Mary understands what I needed. She checks in and gives me tools to process and us in my everyday life. So grateful for her!!!
Written on Aug 03, 2026 after therapy with Mary for 4 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
Mary is awesome!
Written on Jul 07, 2026 after therapy with Mary for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
She is amazing and I recommend her to anyone who really needs someone to really listens and who cares about you.
Written on Jul 06, 2026 after therapy with Mary for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
I have tried multiple therapist and Mary is the first one that made me feel heard but also challenged me when I was in the wrong or had a bad perception of thing and open my mind to new angles of approach
Written on May 11, 2026 after therapy with Mary for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, and anger management