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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma informed
- Parenting support
About Shay
Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with 20 years of experience, Shay Bankston focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma, and life changes. She works with people dealing with depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, and career or control issues. Sessions address immediate coping needs and longer-term patterns that keep problems returning.
Shay uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a trauma-informed perspective. She pays particular attention to social anxiety, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and isolation. First responder issues and HIV/AIDS-related concerns are also part of her practice focus.
Her process is collaborative and person-centered. She helps people identify practical coping strategies, try them in daily life, and adjust approaches based on what works. Conversations move between understanding difficult emotions and building concrete skills to manage them.
Shay also supports people facing grief, compassion fatigue, hoarding, and struggles linked to LGBTQ identities. She includes coaching elements when goals are about career decisions or behavior change. Work on ADHD-related challenges is practical and skills-focused rather than diagnostic.
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Evidence-based approaches and online care
Shay uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a trauma-informed perspective. Evidence-based techniques generally focus on measurable strategies to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. A trauma-informed approach pays attention to how past difficult events affect current reactions and coping, and helps people develop skills to manage those reactions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shay collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She will try practical strategies, check how they feel in everyday life, and adjust the plan together based on results.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. International clients are accepted, and practical scheduling and format details can be arranged after completing the matching questionnaire and scheduling the first session.
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Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Shay commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse. Additional focuses include addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and ADHD-related struggles.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and person-centered. She combines a trauma-informed lens with evidence-based techniques and practical skills work.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of clinical experience as an Ohio LISW. That background includes work with first responder issues and social anxiety.
What credential and location are listed?
She is an Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) practicing from Ohio.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.