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Brittany Banks

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Last Updated 30+ days ago

My counseling philosophy is grounded in trauma-informed practices, meaning I value collaboration, empowerment, and emotional and physical safety above all else. In time, clients will gain a richer understanding of themselves while working towards self-determined goals. I am especially attuned to those experiencing LGBT issues, trauma, and depression, as well as various non-monogamous relationships and organizing for social justice. As a social worker and through lived experience, I am highly aware of the daily social, institutional, and communal injustices that impact different historically oppressed people.
To supplement a trauma-informed practice, I utilize CBT, Brainspotting, ACT, DBT, narrative, and solution-focused therapies when supporting a client. For those working towards understanding unconscious bias based on race, ability, class, or creed, I take an antiracist, intersectional, and systems approach to foster growth and accompliceship development.
Reaching out to a new therapist can feel overwhelming and intimidating. I want to recognize the courage you have to start this journey and encourage you to take the next step. When you're ready, contact me and I'll get back to you shortly. For the fastest response, please contact me through email.


Specialties

ADHD Anxiety Behavioral Issues Bias and Discrimination Career Concerns College adjustment Community Violence Depression Emotional Regulation Executive Functions Existential Challenges / Crises Family Conflict Gender Identity Identity Development Life Transitions Trauma & PTSD

In-Network Insurance Plans

Brittany Banks is in network for the following plans:

Blue Cross Blue Shield Cigna and Evernorth Highmark United Behavioral Health UPMC
Paperwork:

I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.

Rates

First session $187
Ongoing sessions $125
Sliding Scale Offered: A sliding scale fee "slides" to try to meet the needs of clients who are unable to pay the full fee. Details can be discussed upon consultation.

Practice Hours

Monday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Saturday --
Sunday --

Treatment Approaches

Body positivity Brainspotting Client-Centered / Rogerian Therapy (CCT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Compassion Focused Eclectic Feminist Internal Family Systems (IFS) Mindfulness Strength-Based Trauma Focused

Modalities

Individuals

Age Groups

Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64)

Communities

Activists Kink / BDSM LGBQ+ Polyamorous Trans non-binary gender fluid Veganism

Meeting Options

Video sessions available

Qualifications

  • Years in Practice: 7
  • License(s): PA-CW020756

More About Me

  • Languages Spoken: English
  • Race(s): Latinx, White
  • Gender(s): Cisgender, Woman
  • Sexual Orientation(s): Lesbian

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