- stress and anxiety
- relationship concerns
- social anxiety
About Demetra
Demetra "Dee" Banks is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with six years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and trauma. She also focuses on self-esteem, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation and social anxiety and phobia.
Dee began her clinical work in settings that included work with children for more than six years, and she brings that background into sessions with adults. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people make practical changes in how they relate to themselves and others.
In sessions she talks through what feels most upsetting and looks for small, usable steps clients can try between meetings. She helps people notice patterns in thoughts and behavior, practice new ways of communicating, and unpack feelings like shame or loneliness. Conversations are direct and paced to what the client can handle.
Dee pays attention to cultural context and to how identity can affect stress and relationships. She aims to help people build self-respect and healthier interactions rather than offering quick fixes. Work on social anxiety and phobia often starts with concrete strategies for managing moments of intense fear in social settings.
For someone who finds speaking up or meeting new people difficult, Dee offers steady, practical guidance and a focus on skills that can be used in daily life. Prospective clients can expect clear discussion of goals and step-by-step plans to try outside of sessions.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Evidence-based techniques are part of her practice and typically include approaches that focus on thoughts and behaviors and practical skill-building. One approach addresses unhelpful thinking patterns and teaches ways to test and reframe those thoughts to reduce anxiety and low mood. Another approach uses gradual exposure to feared situations, helping people take small steps toward tolerating social situations and reducing avoidance. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that match their needs, and adjust the work based on what helps. Clients and the therapist decide together which techniques fit best. Confirm the specific session formats before booking since formats are not detailed in the biography. Online sessions can make scheduling easier and help therapy fit into a busy life. Remote work can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to fit sessions around work or family obligations. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and between-session tasks so clients can practice new skills in everyday settings.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin, Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem concerns, including social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses evidence-based techniques and focuses on practical steps clients can try between sessions to change patterns and improve communication.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of experience and earlier work included more than six years working with children before moving into her current practice.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with credentials in Texas and practices in Texas.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.