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Joy Banks, LISW, LCSW

Licensed therapist focused on relationships and grief
  • Relationship and grief support
  • 14 years experience
  • Licensed in Indiana and Ohio

About Joy Banks

Joy Banks is a licensed clinician with 14 years of professional experience, holding credentials as an LISW and an LCSW - LISW denotes a Licensed Independent Social Worker and LCSW denotes a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She is licensed to practice in both Indiana and Ohio. Joy has experience assisting people with relationship concerns, coping with grief and loss, building motivation, improving self-esteem and confidence, and managing symptoms of depression.

She approaches therapy with the view that each person is the expert of their own story and already possesses strengths that can support change. Joy emphasizes courage and collaboration as the first steps toward a more fulfilling and happier life, and she offers steady professional support throughout that process. Her work centers on helping individuals identify strengths, set meaningful goals, and move forward from the challenges they face.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Relationship issuesGriefSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also Specializes In

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Joy Banks have?

Joy Banks has 14 years of professional experience.

Is Joy Banks a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credentials LISW and LCSW. License details are OH LISW I.2304884 and IN LCSW 34008819A.

In which languages does Joy Banks provide therapy?

Joy Banks provides therapy in English.

Where is Joy Banks located?

Joy Banks is located in Indiana.

How can I work with Joy Banks as my therapist?

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

Does Joy Banks work with international clients?

No. Joy Banks does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Joy Banks cost?

Cost 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 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.

Could Virtual Therapy Be a Good Fit for You?

Many people ask whether online therapy truly helps. For many common concerns - such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or life transitions - online therapy can be as effective as traditional in-person sessions.

One major benefit is flexibility. Individuals can connect with a therapist in the way that feels most comfortable to them: via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This range of options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule or to access support from a preferred setting.

Therapists offering online services are licensed professionals, and clients have the option to switch to a different therapist if they feel a different fit would be more helpful. Online therapy offers a convenient path to consistent support, goal-focused work, and skill building with a licensed professional.

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