Tori Hankey

Tori Hankey is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas. She brings four years of counseling experience and a background in animal behavior into her clinical work. Tori aims to help people manage stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma, grief, and other life challenges. Tori 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, where she also completed a certification in Entrepreneurship. Before counseling, she spent sixteen years as a professional dog trainer and ran dog resort businesses in Houston. Her experience with animals informs her use of Animal Assisted Therapy. A therapy dog is often present to help clients feel calmer and more emotionally supported during sessions. This presence can make it easier to talk about difficult feelings and reduce stress in the moment. In sessions she addresses a wide range of concerns including depression, addictions, intimacy-related issues, parenting questions, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and anger. She also works with people processing abuse, sexual addiction, suicide loss, chronic illness, and spiritual concerns. Tori uses a mix of approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to match each person’s needs. Her stated goal is to help clients meet meaningful goals, develop coping skills, and strengthen connections with God and others. She offers therapy in English and practices in Texas. Prospective clients can follow the site process to begin a match and schedule sessions.

How her therapy approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take committed actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationship patterns affect emotional safety and connection, which can help with intimacy issues, abandonment worries, and relationship struggles. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening deeply and meeting each person where they are, giving space for clients to set their own goals and pace.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, preferences, and which methods feel most helpful. That plan can change over time as needs evolve and progress is reviewed together.

Confirm the session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by reducing commute time or allowing shorter check-ins around work breaks. It also makes it possible to continue care when circumstances change, and it gives therapists and clients flexibility in arranging appointments that match everyday schedules.