- Practical coping skills
- Focus on panic
- Compassionate support
About Krista
Krista Hanks is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people facing anxiety, depression, and stress. She focuses on practical steps to manage panic attacks and everyday overwhelm. Her style is calm and direct, aimed at making change feel possible for busy people.
She works with adults who feel isolated or stuck after difficult experiences. She listens for patterns around attachment, communication, and control. That helps her pinpoint small shifts that can ease tension and improve relationships.
Her work addresses life issues like chronic pain or illness, body image, and the fallout from divorce or separation. She also supports people dealing with guilt, shame, and questions about purpose. Sessions emphasize real-world coping skills and clearer thinking when emotions run high.
Krista uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide the work, tailoring methods to each person’s needs. She aims to build self-compassion, practical coping plans, and steadier routines that reduce panic and anxiety over time.
With three years of clinical experience as an LPC in Texas, she blends empathy with structure. People can expect a steady, nonjudgmental presence and tools they can use between sessions. Krista encourages clients to take small steps toward relief and stronger daily functioning.
How evidence-based methods translate to online care
Krista uses proven therapeutic techniques to help people manage strong anxiety and panic. One approach focuses on teaching concrete coping skills for acute panic and anxiety - breathing strategies, grounding steps, and short behavioral tasks to reduce immediate distress. Another approach emphasizes understanding attachment and communication patterns so clients can change how they respond in stressful relationships and feel less isolated.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Krista collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals and daily life. She adjusts the pace and tools based on what helps most, and reviews progress together so changes are realistic and sustainable.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for quicker check-ins when life gets hectic. Some people prefer shorter, focused visits for immediate coping skills; others choose longer sessions to work through deeper patterns. Krista will discuss what mix of session length and structure best supports recovery and daily functioning.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Krista address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and issues like low self-esteem and ADHD. Panic disorder and panic attacks are listed among her focus areas.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Her sessions are compassionate and tailored to each person. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and works on practical coping skills and clearer thinking.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Krista has three years of clinical experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor. That experience informs her work with anxiety, trauma, and related concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
Krista is licensed as an LPC in Texas and practices there.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography did not specify session formats. Confirm current session options with the therapist before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Krista?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.