Brittany Banks
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 & PTSDInsurance & Payment
In-Network Insurance Plans
Brittany Banks is in network for the following plans:
Blue Cross Blue Shield Cigna and Evernorth Highmark United Behavioral Health UPMCPaperwork:
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 |
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 FocusedModalities
IndividualsAge Groups
Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64)Communities
Activists Kink / BDSM LGBQ+ Polyamorous Trans non-binary gender fluid VeganismMeeting Options
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