Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
As a licensed therapist in Ohio, I bring over two decades of compassionate mental health experience to my practice. My approach centers on supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes, with specialized expertise in addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions.
I am deeply committed to creating an affirming therapeutic space that honors diverse identities and experiences. My work focuses on supporting individuals struggling with social anxiety, isolation, panic disorders, and post-traumatic stress, with particular sensitivity to first responders and LGBTQ+ communities.
My clinical approach is collaborative and person-centered, designed to help clients develop meaningful coping strategies and build emotional resilience. I strive to walk alongside you, offering genuine support and professional guidance as you explore personal growth and healing.
Through evidence-based practices and a trauma-informed lens, I aim to empower clients to reconnect with their inner strengths and navigate life’s challenges with increased confidence and self-understanding.
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Shay Bankston is an Ohio-based licensed therapist who brings 20 years of experience to clinical practice. She practices as an Ohio licensed independent social worker (OH LISW I.1502348-SUPV) and focuses on supporting people through complex emotional challenges.
Her work centers on treating depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and helping clients cope with major life changes. She also addresses issues such as social anxiety, isolation, panic disorders, post-traumatic stress, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting, anger, career questions, intimacy-related issues, and ADHD.
Shay takes a collaborative, person-centered approach that emphasizes developing practical coping strategies and strengthening emotional resilience. She draws on evidence-based methods within a trauma-informed framework and offers attentive support to individuals navigating personal growth and healing. She brings particular sensitivity to first responders and to LGBT communities, and identifies as a female, gay therapist of color who brings an older, liberal perspective to her work.
Clients can expect a steady, professional presence as Shay guides them toward reconnecting with inner strengths and moving through life’s challenges with greater confidence and understanding.
Many people wonder whether online therapy can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or navigating life transitions, online therapy has proven to be as effective as traditional in-person sessions for most individuals.
A major advantage is flexibility – you can connect in the way that fits your life and comfort level, choosing video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This variety makes it easier to maintain continuity of care even with a busy schedule.
Each therapist offering online care is a licensed professional, and you have the option to change therapists if you need a different fit. For many people, remote therapy provides a convenient and effective path to addressing everyday mental health concerns and adapting to life’s changes.
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