Therapist profile
Tamara Banks, LPC
West Virginia
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Trauma
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, West Virginia / 1642
- NPI1881289320
- Experience22 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationWest Virginia
About
- CBT methods
- Client-centered work
- Solution-focused goals
About Tamara
Tamara Banks is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in West Virginia with 22 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, and anger. Tamara also supports those dealing with trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, addiction issues, and coping with life changes.
Tamara earned her Master’s in Counseling and an Educational Specialist degree in Counselor Supervision from Marshall University Graduate College. She also teaches there as an adjunct professor. Her background includes work with school-aged clients through adults, and she brings that breadth into how she plans sessions and goals.
Her practice uses a mix of straightforward, practical methods. Tamara draws on client-centered ideas to hear what matters most to each person. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thought and behavior that feed stress and anger. Solution-focused strategies help people set short-term goals and notice small changes that make daily life easier.
When trauma is part of the picture, Tamara incorporates trauma-focused techniques alongside these approaches. She favors clear, honest conversations about what is and isn’t working. Sessions are paced to match a person’s needs and readiness.
Tamara asks prospective clients to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session. She schedules appointments around her school counseling work and prefers to set times that fit each person’s life. If someone is ready, she will work with them to choose practical next steps.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding what matters most to a person. In online sessions this means the therapist follows the client’s lead, asks questions to clarify what’s important, and adjusts pacing to fit the person’s needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online CBT involves identifying unhelpful thought patterns, testing them, and practicing small behavioral experiments between sessions to change how daily situations are handled. Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on practical next steps and early wins. It helps people set short goals and track progress in clear, manageable ways.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. That conversation guides whether more CBT, trauma-focused techniques, or solution-focused strategies are emphasized, and it is decided collaboratively.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking because they are not listed in the profile. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes it possible to use screen-sharing tools or worksheets during a session to practice CBT exercises or track solution-focused goals. Ask about formats and timing when you complete the matching questionnaire to find the best fit.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
West Virginia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, addiction, parenting challenges, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical blend of client-centered listening, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, solution-focused strategies, and trauma-focused work to match what a person needs.
How much experience does she have?
Tamara has 22 years of experience in the counseling field, working with school-aged clients through adults.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in West Virginia.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats does she provide?
Confirm current session options before booking, since the available formats are not specified in the profile information.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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