LPC

Tamara Banks , LPC

Therapist in West Virginia

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About Tamara

Tamara Banks is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with more than two decades of experience in the counseling field. She holds advanced degrees in counseling, including a master’s and an educational specialist degree focused on counselor supervision from Marshall University Graduate College, where she also serves as an adjunct professor. Tamara has worked with clients across the lifespan, from school-aged youth to adults, addressing concerns such as depression, anxiety, family and relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, self-harm, PTSD, and other trauma-related issues.

She blends a range of therapeutic methods to meet each person's needs, drawing on cognitive behavioral techniques, solution-focused strategies, trauma therapies, and other client-centered practices. Tamara emphasizes a tailored approach - adapting interventions to fit the goals and circumstances of the individual or family - and she combines compassion with clear, direct guidance aimed at improving quality of life. Throughout her career she has sought to normalize the need for support and to reduce stigma around seeking counseling.

Colleagues and students know her as a practitioner who values practical, strengths-based work and collaborative problem solving. Her background in both school and clinical settings informs a versatile practice that supports healing, coping, and positive change.

Approaches for Online Care and Therapeutic Support

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's own goals and strengths, offering a supportive environment where individuals can explore feelings and make choices that align with their values. It helps with self-esteem, relationship concerns, and general life transitions by prioritizing empathy and collaboration. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-based approach that examines the links between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors; it is often used to address anxiety, depression, and unhelpful coping patterns through structured strategies and practice. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding and processing traumatic experiences, using targeted techniques to reduce symptoms of PTSD and to help people develop safer ways of coping with past or recent trauma.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods fit best given their needs, goals, and preferences. That partnership helps shape a plan that is both focused and flexible.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for many people - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to access support from home or between commitments. These options increase flexibility for scheduling and can make consistent engagement in therapy more attainable for those balancing work, school, caregiving, or other responsibilities, while still receiving care from licensed professionals and experienced therapists.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Tamara Banks have?

Tamara Banks has 22 years of experience in the counseling field.

Is Tamara Banks a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: WV LPC 1642.

In which languages does Tamara Banks provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Tamara Banks located?

She is located in 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. 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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