LCSW

Shervonne Banks, LCSW

Experience4 years
LocationVirginia
Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Grief
Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

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About Shervonne

Shervonne Banks is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Virginia who brings four years of clinical therapy experience alongside more than two decades of work with people seeking change.

Background and approach

She combines practical psychology concepts with solution-focused and strength-based practices to help clients build resilience and clearer direction. Her background includes partnering with those coping with anxiety, caregiver fatigue, workplace stress, and significant life transitions, and she lists ADHD among her areas of focus.

Shervonne frames therapy as a collaborative process that honors each person’s knowledge of their own story and existing resources. She aims to make sessions engaging and thought-provoking while fostering accountability, balanced energy, and improved mental clarity.

Her approach emphasizes empowering clients to take manageable steps toward goals and regain a sense of control over daily life. Clients who value a pragmatic, strengths-oriented style and want guidance toward concrete outcomes may find her method a good match.

Shervonne’s practice integrates techniques from cognitive behavioral and mindfulness traditions along with motivational interviewing and narrative elements to tailor work to individual needs.

Approaches and Online Care That Support Practical Change

Shervonne uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop concrete skills for managing mood, anxiety, and daily stressors. DBT elements are applied to build emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness when emotions or relationships feel overwhelming. Mindfulness techniques are also woven in to increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity, which can support coping with anxiety, stress, and attention challenges.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to clarify goals, review what has or hasn’t worked in the past, and select strategies that fit the client’s preferences and life circumstances. This ongoing collaboration allows adjustments over time so the treatment plan evolves with progress and changing needs.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to access this work through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to schedule regular sessions, check in between appointments, and maintain continuity of care despite busy schedules or geographic distance. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT, DBT, and mindfulness practices to these digital formats to support steady, practical progress toward goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, grief, anger, self-esteem, depression, addictions, family and career issues, parenting and sleeping problems, compassion fatigue, and ADHD among other focus areas.

What is the general therapeutic style and approach?

The style is integrative and pragmatic, blending solution-focused techniques, strength-based perspectives, and evidence-informed therapies to promote resilience and practical change.

How much clinical experience does this therapist have?

She has four years of clinical therapy experience and over 20 years working with people in roles that support change and growth.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is an LCSW with licensure details for Virginia provided as VA LCSW 0904014396, and she practices in Virginia.

Can clients who live outside the United States work with this therapist?

International clients are accepted and sessions can be scheduled for people living outside the U.S.

Which session formats are available?

Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that may be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling appointments according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety GriefAnger managementSelf esteem Depression

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / loneliness Life purposeMidlife crisisPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSomatizationWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

Connecticut, Virginia, Washington

Languages

English

What Shervonne can help with

Shervonne Banks works with clients on stress and anxiety, grief, anger management, self esteem, and depression.

Shervonne works with those managing anxiety, caregivers’ fatigue, workplace stress, and other life changes.

How Shervonne approaches therapy

Shervonne's clinical approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Shervonne is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Virginia, with 4 years of clinical experience.