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Joy Banks

Therapist
6 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Thank you for having the courage to be here. If you are here, you have taken one of the most important steps in the healing journey by recognizing healing needs to take place in your life. My goal is to assist you on becoming the best version of yourself you can possibly become. There is no perfect life, but every life has purpose. Life sometimes presents us with barriers to achieving our purpose and my job is to help you learn and utilize skills that will help you cope with life challenges.

My approach to therapy

Client-focused and strength based is my approach to therapy.

What you can expect from me

Clients that work with me can expect to learn and use new skills that will assist in achieving their goals.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Empowering, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    6 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Virginia, Indiana), LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) (Alabama), LISW (Licensed Independent Social Worker) (Ohio)
  • Licensed in
    Alabama, Indiana, Ohio, Virginia
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Bipolar disorder, Stress management, End of life care, Relationship issues, Women's issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma Focused CBT, Strength-Based, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Attachment Based, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Positive Psychology, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Behavior Modification
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English