Licensed clinical social worker recordVirginia
Shervonne Banks, LCSW
Virginia
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Life Change
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Connecticut
- LCSW, licence 012104
- Licensed in Virginia
- LCSW, licence 0904014396
- Licensed in Washington
- LICSW, licence SWI.LW.61527370
- NPI
- 1033398003
- Experience
- 4 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Virginia
These details come from information Shervonne 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
- CBT and DBT methods
- Caregiver and aging issues
- Addiction and grief support
About Shervonne
Shervonne Banks is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia and Connecticut with four years of clinical therapy experience. She has spent over 20 years working alongside people making changes in their lives. She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, anger, self-esteem, depression, addictions, parenting concerns, sleep problems, and life transitions.
Shervonne uses practical, goal-oriented methods in sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing among other approaches. Sessions often include talk-based problem solving, skills practice, and strategies to manage strong emotions or unhelpful thinking.
Her background includes work with caregivers, people facing chronic illness or aging concerns, and those coping with workplace stress or first responder issues. She also supports people dealing with addiction, grief, isolation, and questions about life purpose and midlife changes. The emphasis is on concrete steps that can be applied between sessions.
Shervonne frames clients as the experts on their own lives and focuses on building accountability, clearer priorities, and better daily routines. She aims to help people find balance in energy and mental clarity through straightforward techniques and focused conversations.
Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients. Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Shervonne includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in her work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. DBT emphasizes skills for managing strong emotions, distress tolerance, and improving how someone relates to others.She also uses Motivational Interviewing, which supports people who are thinking about change by exploring their goals and ambivalence in a collaborative way. These methods are practical and skills-focused, so they adapt well to conversations, practice exercises, and short homework tasks between meetings.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to decide which methods match their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaborative planning can include trying an approach for a few sessions and adjusting as needed.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and use audio or video according to what works best for the person. These practical benefits help therapy fit into everyday life without changing the focus on skills and clear goals.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Connecticut, Virginia, Washington
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, sleep problems, parenting and career concerns, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her approach in sessions?
She uses practical, goal-focused methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy along with motivational interviewing and narrative techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of clinical therapy experience and over 20 years working with people in change-focused roles.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia and Connecticut.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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