I have doctoral training in Clinical Social Work. I provide therapy, counseling, and support that is client-focused and family-centered. I am a certified mental health trainer.

As an attachment-focused and trauma-informed licensed clinical social worker for more than ten years, I’ve primarily worked in the fields of adoption and foster care. It has been a privilege to provide home study, post placement and clinical services to families as they sought and sustained permanency for children through domestic and international adoption, foster and kinship care. This has increased my understanding around issues including attachment disruption, transracial adoption, behavior management, fertility, loss, grief, identify formation and school issues.


Welcome to Child and Family Creative Counseling! I am a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC), board approved clinical supervisor (ACS), and certified child and adolescent trauma professional (CATP) dedicated to improving the mental health and well-being of individuals and families. I utilize an eclectic approach in working with children, adolescents, and adults to address psychological and behavioral concerns while meeting their developmental needs.

I work with children and teens and their families. I address issues including problematical attachment with parents and/or caregivers, negative self-image, trauma, depression, anxiety, anger, oppositionality, poor communication and social skills, acting out behaviors, sibling problems, and difficulties in school. As a therapist, I establish a safe "container" in which to work with children and parents together in order to strengthen a child's positive sense of self, reinforce the family system and bonds of attachment, and promote behavioral and emotional regulation. I work with teachers and school administrators to help children learn and thrive in school

I'm a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Play Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with over 26 years of treating children, teens, adults and families in private and public settings. I work with individuals with complex trauma, and personal histories of neglect/abuse. Addressing family systems issues like, parent/child relational issues, family reunification and ineffective/ inadequate parenting skills, and insecure attachment. Implementing evidence based practices and mindfulness techniques to achieve individualized treatment goals. I provide treatment to Spanish speaking individuals/ families.

If you are seeking a therapist at this time, it is likely that you are at a crossroads in your life. And perhaps your desire for change is becoming stronger than being where you are. Asking for help can be intimidating for a number of reason. What I hope I can provide is a space where you feel safe enough to explore your concerns with me. We will work collaboratively to develop a foundation of resilience and inner direction. We will work together to develop insight to your problem.

Finding the right therapist for your needs is a daunting process, so thank you for taking the time to read about me. Regardless of your struggles, when working with me, we will explore not only the reasons for your struggles, BUT more importantly, how stress affects your body; how you internalize thoughts about yourself and others. I will give you tools to help with difficult emotions; manage stress effectively. I also specialize in: 1) postpartum, 2) trauma/grief, 3) non-traditional family formation, 4) adoption, 5) ThirdCultureKid, 6) LGBQ. I am happy to provide a phone consult; this will also allow you to get a sense of me.

Relationships can be some of the most meaningful aspects of life. So, why are they often so complicated? My office is a place where individuals, couples, families and more can talk through all kinds of relationships with a healthy dose of warmth, encouragement, kindness and humor. I take an active approach, meaning I offer honest dialogue rather than passive listening. I pro-actively help connect the different threads of your life–because no one’s troubles exist in a vacuum. I also respect that while I have expertise in my field, you are the foremost expert on yourself. Whether or not you've been to therapy before, you are welcome.

Life is a journey with many challenges. Coping with the loss of someone we love can be one of life's biggest and most painful challenges. Are you grieving the death of a family member or a close friend? Have you lost a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death? Or perhaps, you are going through a situation in your life that is fostering feelings of loss and grief; such as a relationship breakup, a chronic or terminal ailment, loss of employment, or a loved one's illness. If you are, I can help you.

People who are seeking to change dysfunctional patterns in their emotional lives and interpersonal relationships or are undergoing major life transitions and loss, may benefit from my approaches to psychotherapy. Working from interpersonal, psychodynamic and emotion focused frameworks, I emphasize the importance of relationships - developmentally and throughout the life span. I have many years of experience assisting people with emotional, interpersonal, achievement-related and existential dilemmas. Adults of diverse racial, ethnic, and spiritual backgrounds, gender orientations, physical abilities, and health statuses are seen in my practice.

Many people are haunted by interpersonal traumas and other wounds that prevent them from living fulfilling lives. Their lives may appear "perfect" from the outside but they struggle with shame, psychological symptoms, engage in self-sabotaging behavior, and feel isolated. I strive to provide a supportive, collaborative, and safe space for individuals to work through their inner experiences to increase awareness of how and why they feel stuck and not satisfied. My focus in therapy is to help individuals explore how their ways of relating to others may hinder growth and wellness and create psychological distress.

Traumatic and stressful life experiences have made it challenging for you to live life the way that you want. You find yourself struggling with thoughts like, " I'm not good enough", "I'm a failure", or the feeling that "something is wrong" with you. You've struggled with anxiety or depression for as long as you can remember. Living this way is exhausting, and you want something different. Regular talk therapy can be helpful, but sometimes it's not enough. Brain- and body-based therapies, such as Somatic Experiencing, Brainspotting, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR) can help.

In a non-judgemental, respectful atmosphere I accompany people along their journey to living richer, more meaningful life. I encourage people to broaden their awareness into their thoughts, feelings, reactions and behaviors to identify strengths and whats working and challenges and how they are getting in the way. Recognizing the the mind-body-spirit connection, understanding healthy and antiquated defenses and increasing capacity for feeling a greater range of emotions at a deeper level is an important focus of the psychotherapy process. Identifying feelings, understanding reactions and learning better, more effective means of communicating with others is integral as well.

When we feel stuck or frozen in life, these are the times when we are most in need of support. And yet reaching out for help, though imperative, can be just as challenging as continuing in the pain. I am dedicated to providing an environment where individual needs and goals are honored and a sense of safety is created. This is the foundation of my work with both individuals and couples.

"Sick and Tired of being Sick and Tired"? Let me and Lekaiban LLC help you. I am a practical, interactive, cognitive behavioral and solution focused therapist and Certified Coach. My treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients resolve current problems and long-standing patterns. I incorporate a blend of conventional and alternatives approaches. With sensitivity and compassion, I work with each client to help them build on their strengths to identify and achieve life goals. I look forward to talking to you. ---LeAndrea Banks, LCSWC, CLC, MP

I work with children, parents, families and individual adults to improve emotional regulation skills, decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression, and become more mindful and present in every day relationships. Individuals in a variety of life stages experience developmental “growing pains” that impact the ability to cope with intense emotional triggers. I will individualize treatment for each client to use the modality that best works for that person’s unique internal system. My goal is to help clients develop a sense of curiosity and compassion for all parts of themselves so that we can work together to heal the pain.

Feeling listened to with care, respect, and curiosity helps you gain clarity and self-understanding. Patients tell me they feel stronger and more confident through our work, and their relationships and careers often show the benefits. Together, we can examine and explore your life. We can untangle your strengths, conflicts and questions. We can identify things you keep doing even though they're not working for you. When we find issues interfering with your goals, passions, or relationships, we can work together toward change. More info at tppsych.com

I work with adults, with a passion for empowering women to live their most fulfilling lives. My approach is determined by your needs and pays attention to your strengths, guided by the belief that you already possess the answers to what will work best for you. My job is to come alongside you and facilitate the process. Together we’ll look at the strengths and strategies that have served you, and explore what you might desire to let go of, or add in this current season of life. I provide individual therapy grounded in psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral theories, with a flexible approach to understanding challenges and solutions.