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Victoria Marie Banks

Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC

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Available both in-person and online
Abilene, TX 79605
There are many changes and adjustments in life that affect us in different ways. People have a wide range of emotions which can be overwhelming. Although life can be challenging to manage, we are presented with opportunities to grow. My counseling style is empathetic and genuine. Understanding and creating an atmosphere of support and empathy to be one's genuine self is important to me. Providing the opportunity for a more authentic self is a stepping stone to confidence. My goal is to provide you with a safe place to tell your story.
My therapeutic approach is integrative and eclectic. I incorporate techniques and interventions from several approaches in order to fit the needs of each client. I believe that therapy can help clients adapt to stressors in life by helping them connect, communicate, explore, and provide the necessary coping skills.
Every session will be a collaborative environment and I hope to instill confidence and growth within to promote healing, self-awareness, and self-actualization. In life’s adversities, we can develop tools to become empowered and resilient. I truly enjoy working with individuals on their journey to a more fulfilling and happier lifestyle.
Call or Victoria Marie Banks now for a free 15 minute consultation - (325) 440-7421

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Validation & Beyond, PLLC

Abilene, TX 79605

(325) 440-7421
My website
I offer in-person and teletherapy. I'm available Monday-Friday from 10am-6pm.
I specialize in Anxiety, Coping Skills and Depression 
$100 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (325) 440-7421
Photo of Victoria Marie Banks, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Validation & Beyond, PLLC

Abilene, TX 79605

(325) 440-7421
My website
I offer in-person and teletherapy. I'm available Monday-Friday from 10am-6pm.
I specialize in Anxiety, Coping Skills and Depression 
$100 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $100
  • Couple Sessions $150
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Discover, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mass
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Optum
  • Quest Behavioral Health
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Insurances I accept are: Aetna, Cigna, BCBS, and United Health/Optum. Private pay - $100.
Photo of Victoria Marie Banks, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Victoria Marie Banks
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (325) 440-7421
"
Insurances I accept are: Aetna, Cigna, BCBS, and United Health/Optum. Private pay - $100.
Photo of Victoria Marie Banks, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Victoria Marie Banks
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (325) 440-7421

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Texas / 90436 Victoria Marie Banks
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 4 years
  • Attended Angelo State University, Masters in Counseling Psychology, Graduated 2022
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from Angelo State University M.S.
  • Degree/Diploma from Angelo State University B.A. / 2016
Photo of Victoria Marie Banks, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Victoria Marie Banks
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (325) 440-7421
Photo of Victoria Marie Banks, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Victoria Marie Banks
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (325) 440-7421

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression

Expertise

  • Anger Management
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bisexual
  • Body Image
  • Child
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Grief
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Polyamory & ENM
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Thinking Disorders
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Victoria Marie Banks
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (325) 440-7421
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Victoria Marie Banks
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (325) 440-7421

Endorsement

Jeffrey D Emery
Jeffrey D Emery
Marriage & Family TherapistMMFTLMFT-S
Victoria is warm and friendly, offering a noticeable warmth to all her clients. I admire her energy as she uses her clinical skill to offer hope and growth to the individuals and families she works with. I am honored to call her a friend and colleague.

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Religion

Christian

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Eclectic
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Existential
  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Family / Marital
  • Gestalt
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Multicultural
  • Person-Centered
  • Play Therapy
  • Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
  • Relational
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I have an eclectic therapy style, unique to each client to fit their needs. I use a mixture of CBT, emotionally focused, humanistic, integrative, and person centered.
Photo of Victoria Marie Banks, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Victoria Marie Banks
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (325) 440-7421
"
I have an eclectic therapy style, unique to each client to fit their needs. I use a mixture of CBT, emotionally focused, humanistic, integrative, and person centered.
Photo of Victoria Marie Banks, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Victoria Marie Banks
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (325) 440-7421

Location

Primary Location

Validation & Beyond, PLLC

Abilene, TX 79605

(325) 440-7421
"
I offer in-person and teletherapy. I'm available Monday-Friday from 10am-6pm.
Photo of Victoria Marie Banks, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Victoria Marie Banks
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Call for a free consultation now - (325) 440-7421
"
I offer in-person and teletherapy. I'm available Monday-Friday from 10am-6pm.
Photo of Victoria Marie Banks, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Victoria Marie Banks
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Call for a free consultation now - (325) 440-7421