- CBT strategies
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practices
About Shervonne
Shervonne Banks is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with four years of clinical therapy experience and a longer history working with people on everyday life problems. She practices from Virginia and lists concerns such as anxiety, stress, grief, anger, depression, addictions, and self-esteem among her focus areas. She also works with caregiver stress, chronic health challenges, and issues tied to career and life transitions.
Her approach blends practical psychology with solution-focused techniques. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy to help people notice patterns and try different ways of responding. Sessions emphasize clearer thinking, setting achievable steps, and building steady routines.
Shervonne treats problems like workplace frustration, persistent resentment, trouble sleeping, and coping after loss by breaking them into manageable pieces. She helps people identify immediate skills they can use between sessions, such as grounding practices, thought records, and short behavior experiments. The focus is on what a person can do this week to reduce reactivity and improve day-to-day functioning.
She frames clients as experts in their own stories and works collaboratively to turn that knowledge into practical plans. Conversations cover goals, barriers, and measurable small changes rather than vague promises. Shervonne also brings experience supporting caregivers, people facing chronic illness, and those managing addiction-related challenges.
Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment.
How her approaches shape online sessions
Shervonne commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small behavior changes to reduce anger and anxiety. DBT teaches concrete emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills to help people pause and respond differently when they feel intense upset.She also integrates mindfulness practices to bring attention to the present moment and reduce automatic reactivity. These practices are short exercises and grounding techniques that can be used between sessions to manage rising frustration or sleeplessness. Choosing which approaches to use is a collaborative process; she will work with each person to match methods to their goals and daily routines.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example allowing shorter check-ins during a work break or avoiding travel time after an appointment. They also let people practice skills in their own everyday settings and use recordings or homework tools between meetings to reinforce change.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Connecticut, Virginia, Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, addictions, low self-esteem, sleep problems, parenting strain, and career or life changes.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses a mix of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy to build skills and make practical changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of clinical therapy experience and additional years working with people on everyday life challenges.
What credential and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with practice based in Virginia and holds LCSW credentials in VA and CT.
Which languages are sessions available in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.