Tamara Banks, LPC
Experienced LPC focusing on trauma and families
- Client-centered care
- CBT and trauma therapies
- Family systems support
About Tamara Banks
Tamara Banks is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 22 years of experience who provides care from West Virginia. She holds advanced graduate training in counseling and brings both clinical practice and academic experience to her work, including teaching at the graduate level. Tamara has worked across the lifespan, supporting school-aged children through adults with a wide range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family challenges, grief, addictions, parenting issues, eating and body image concerns, anger, self-esteem struggles, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
Tamara draws on an integrative set of approaches tailored to each person, including client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused strategies, and trauma-focused therapy. She adapts methods to the individual and emphasizes a straightforward, compassionate style aimed at improving day-to-day functioning and overall quality of life. Tamara seeks to normalize asking for support and to reduce the stigma that can surround counseling.
In clinical practice she has supported clients coping with post-traumatic stress and related difficulties, and she brings experience addressing complex family dynamics, adoption and foster care concerns, caregiver stress, codependency, communication and commitment issues, and a range of personality and co-occurring challenges. She balances clinical care with her role in educational settings and manages her own schedule directly, approaching each referral with professionalism and respect for the courage it takes to seek help.
Tamara draws on an integrative set of approaches tailored to each person, including client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused strategies, and trauma-focused therapy. She adapts methods to the individual and emphasizes a straightforward, compassionate style aimed at improving day-to-day functioning and overall quality of life. Tamara seeks to normalize asking for support and to reduce the stigma that can surround counseling.
In clinical practice she has supported clients coping with post-traumatic stress and related difficulties, and she brings experience addressing complex family dynamics, adoption and foster care concerns, caregiver stress, codependency, communication and commitment issues, and a range of personality and co-occurring challenges. She balances clinical care with her role in educational settings and manages her own schedule directly, approaching each referral with professionalism and respect for the courage it takes to seek help.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Tamara Banks have?
Tamara Banks has 22 years of experience.
Is Tamara Banks a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: WV LPC 1642.
In which languages does Tamara Banks provide therapy?
Tamara Banks provides therapy in English.
Where is Tamara Banks located?
Tamara Banks 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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 Remote Therapy Fit Your Needs?
Many people wonder whether remote counseling can make a meaningful difference. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or navigating life transitions, online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions for many clients.One major benefit is flexibility - individuals can connect with a licensed professional in the format that works best for them, whether that is video calls, phone appointments, live chat, or messaging. This flexibility can make it easier to keep a therapy plan consistent alongside work, family, and other commitments.
Licensed professionals offer a range of therapeutic approaches and clients may switch therapists if they feel a different fit would be more helpful. For many people, remote therapy provides a practical, accessible way to engage in ongoing work on mental health and life challenges with trained therapists.