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Licensed clinical social worker recordMichigan

Riley Banks

Riley Banks, LMSW, LCSW

Michigan

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Relationships and Trauma

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Credentials check

Credentials
LMSW, LCSW
Licensed in Michigan
LMSW, licence 6801108492
Licensed in Texas
LCSW, licence 114845
NPI
1255878336
Experience
7 years
Languages
English
Location
Michigan

These details come from information Riley supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.

AAbout

  • Relationship issues
  • Trauma recovery
  • Self esteem work

About Riley

Riley Banks is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Michigan, with seven years of professional experience. She works with people who are dealing with relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Sessions are conducted in English and focus on practical change rather than theory-heavy talk.

Riley listens for the everyday patterns that keep problems repeating. She helps people identify what is getting in the way of better communication and clearer boundaries. Conversations are straightforward and paced to match a client's energy and goals. She pays attention to how body image, social anxiety, isolation, and past trauma affect daily choices.

Her approach is action-oriented. Riley helps clients practice communication skills, rebuild confidence, and manage distressing memories in ways that fit ordinary life. Goals are set together and checked regularly so progress is visible. She also helps people sort through decisions and next steps when family roles or expectations feel overwhelming.

Riley explains things in plain language and keeps sessions focused on what matters most to each person. She adapts the work as needs shift, offering practical strategies and short-term tools alongside deeper exploration when appropriate.

People who value direct feedback and clear steps often find this practical style helpful. Anyone interested in meeting to talk about relationships, trauma, or self-esteem can follow the site's process to start a first session.

BHow sessions work

Therapeutic methods and how they work online

Riley draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people manage symptoms and change patterns. One approach focuses on skills training for communication and emotion regulation, teaching concrete exercises to reduce conflict and improve everyday interactions. Another approach addresses trauma and post-traumatic stress by helping people process difficult memories in manageable steps and build coping tools to reduce distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Riley treats therapeutic methods as tools to try together. She will discuss goals, preferences, and how different techniques might fit a person's life, and she adjusts plans as progress is reviewed collaboratively.

If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the current session options before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and let people join from wherever they are that day. The therapist will review practical details and help choose an approach and a session arrangement that fit your needs.

CAreas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Experience

7+ years

Listed in

Michigan, Texas

Languages

English

DQuestions

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She focuses on relationship problems, family conflict, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Additional areas include body image, communication problems, isolation, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Riley uses a practical, action-oriented style that emphasizes clear steps and skill practice. Sessions focus on communication skills, confidence-building, and managing distress from past events.

How much experience does she have?

She has seven years of professional experience working with these concerns. That experience shapes a straightforward, problem-solving approach in sessions.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She holds LMSW and LCSW credentials. She is licensed as an LMSW in Michigan and as an LCSW in Texas, and practices from Michigan.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is shown during sign-up based on where you live.

How do I start a first session?

Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers

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