- Thoughts and everyday habits
- Animal assisted therapy
- Faith-aware counseling
About Tori
Tori Hankey is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who blends talk therapy with practical habits work. She brings a straightforward, calm approach and often uses everyday routines and thought patterns to help people manage stress and anxiety. Tori emphasizes gentle, step-by-step change so progress feels achievable.
She earned 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 counseling she spent sixteen years as a professional dog trainer and running dog-care businesses. That background informs how she notices behavior and patterns in daily life.
Tori incorporates Animal Assisted Therapy into sessions when appropriate, using a therapy dog to help clients feel grounded and reduce stress. She works with adults on issues such as anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, mood disorders, addiction, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Thoughts and everyday habits are a practical focus in her work to help clients change unhelpful patterns.
Her style draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based work, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centered methods. Sessions typically look like collaborative conversations, practicing new ways of thinking, and trying small behavior changes between meetings.
Tori aims to help clients meet meaningful goals and strengthen connections with others and with faith when that is important. She brings steady support and clear steps so people can build healthier habits and move forward.
She earned 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 counseling she spent sixteen years as a professional dog trainer and running dog-care businesses. That background informs how she notices behavior and patterns in daily life.
Tori incorporates Animal Assisted Therapy into sessions when appropriate, using a therapy dog to help clients feel grounded and reduce stress. She works with adults on issues such as anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, mood disorders, addiction, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Thoughts and everyday habits are a practical focus in her work to help clients change unhelpful patterns.
Her style draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based work, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centered methods. Sessions typically look like collaborative conversations, practicing new ways of thinking, and trying small behavior changes between meetings.
Tori aims to help clients meet meaningful goals and strengthen connections with others and with faith when that is important. She brings steady support and clear steps so people can build healthier habits and move forward.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Approaches that shape online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values instead of getting stuck. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to change how someone feels day to day. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress management. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships affect current patterns and helps people build safer connections and clearer communication in close relationships.Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide whether ACT, CBT, attachment work, or a mix makes the most sense for the concern at hand.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific online options. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Online work also supports practicing new skills in regular life and following up between sessions. Licensed professionals will tailor methods and homework tasks so progress fits into a client's daily routine.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can Tori help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, intimacy and relationship concerns, parenting stress, bipolar disorder, career strain, anger, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is practical and collaborative, using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based methods, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centered techniques to address thoughts and everyday habits.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor working with a range of concerns including trauma, mood disorders, and relationship issues.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that region.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.