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Tamara Banks

LPC

Tamara Banks , LPC

Therapist in West Virginia

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About Tamara

Tamara Banks is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has worked in the counseling field since 2001. She holds certifications as a National Board Certified Counselor, as a school counselor, and in violence, loss, and trauma counseling. Tamara earned a Master of Science in Counseling and an Educational Specialist degree in Counselor Supervision from Marshall University Graduate College, where she also serves as an adjunct professor.

Her clinical work spans clients from school-aged children to adults, addressing concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationship and family issues, self-esteem struggles, self-harm, PTSD, and trauma. Tamara draws on a variety of therapeutic methods including impact therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused work, transactional analysis, choice theory, and trauma-focused therapies, adapting her approach to match each person’s needs.

Known for a compassionate and straightforward manner, she emphasizes the importance of finding a good therapeutic fit and approaches each case with respect for the individual’s experience. Tamara views counseling as a practical partnership aimed at improving quality of life, and she brings her experience in school settings and higher education to inform her clinical perspective.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and related concerns by teaching practical skills for managing thoughts and reactions. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes goals and strengths, working toward small, achievable changes and practical solutions to current problems. It can be helpful for relationship and life-transition issues where clients want concrete progress. Trauma-Focused Therapy centers on understanding and processing traumatic experiences while building coping strategies to reduce their impact; it is commonly used for PTSD and other trauma-related conditions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Tamara works with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences and will suggest methods that best fit each person’s situation, adjusting the plan as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers flexibility to connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit counseling into busy schedules or to access support from different locations. Licensed professionals can deliver many of the same evidence-informed techniques used in person, and this variety of session formats allows clients to choose the communication style that feels most comfortable and practical for their life.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Tamara Banks have?

Tamara Banks has 22 years of experience.

Is Tamara Banks a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LPC. License details: WV LPC 1642.

In which languages does Tamara Banks provide therapy?

English

Where is Tamara Banks located?

West Virginia

How can I work with Tamara Banks as my therapist?

You can work with Tamara Banks through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Tamara Banks work with international clients?

Tamara Banks does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Tamara Banks cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesGriefEating disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

22+ years

Licensed

West Virginia

Languages

English

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