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Tamara Banks

Therapist
24 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Grief or loss
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Life is hard!

Sometimes life throws things at us that we simply aren't prepared for. Anxiety, major life changes, relationship difficulties, trauma, loss, or simply feeling overwhelmed can leave you wondering, “How am I supposed to handle all of this?”

You don't have to figure it out alone.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 20 years of experience helping children, adolescents, and adults navigate difficult seasons of life. I work with a variety of concerns, including anxiety and stress management, depression, trauma and PTSD, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, and the challenges that come with major life changes.

Whether you're starting a new chapter, navigating a difficult ending, feeling stuck, or struggling to manage the thoughts and emotions that come with everyday life, counseling can provide a place to slow down, gain perspective, and develop practical tools for moving forward.

My counseling style is compassionate, genuine, and straightforward. I believe you should feel heard and understood. I also believe therapy should help you make meaningful changes in your life. I tailor counseling to your individual needs and use approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Impact Therapy, Transactional Analysis, and trauma-informed therapies.

Finding the right counselor matters. You deserve someone who will listen without judgment, respect your experiences, and work with you toward the life you want.

Taking that first step can be difficult—but it can also be the beginning of something better.

If you're ready to take that step, I'd be honored to help you get started.

My approach to therapy

I use a variety of therapeutic approaches including impact therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused, transactional analysis, choice theory and trauma therapies. I tailor my approach to you and your needs. I believe it is important to find a therapist who is a good fit. I am a compassionate and straightforward counselor who is genuinely interested in the improvement in your quality of life. I believe we all need a little help and support from time to time, and I hope to help erase the stigma that is sometimes associated with "seeing a counselor".

What you can expect from me

Clients can expect me to be a thoughtful and caring therapist who is also direct while being supportive.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Direct, Solution Oriented, Humorous

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    24 years of experience
  • Training
    Other at Marshall Univeristy, MC (Masters in Counseling) at Marshall Univeristy
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (West Virginia)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Grief or loss
  • More specialties
    Anger management, Relationship issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Children, Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English