Shelby Banks, Autism Affirming Therapist

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT

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Shelby Banks, Autism Affirming Therapist

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT

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Available both in-person and online

San Diego, CA 92102

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Hi, I’m Shelby (she/her). I’m an Autistic, neurodivergent affirming therapist, and I’m passionate about helping people feel more understood, connected, and safe enough to fully be themselves. I work with teens, adults and couples navigating things like anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment wounds, relationship struggles, burnout, identity exploration, chronic masking, and feeling overwhelmed by life. I especially enjoy working late-diagnosed neurodivergent clients, LGBTQ+ clients and neurodivergent couples trying to better understand themselves and each other.

Many of the people I work with have spent years feeling misunderstood, exhausted, disconnected from themselves, or like they’re trying to keep up with a world that doesn’t fit them. Therapy with me is a space where you do not have to perform, mask, or explain away your experiences.

My approach is warm, collaborative and adaptable to your needs. I integrate neurodiversity affirming therapy, attachment focused work, Internal Family Systems (IFS), ACT, DBT, and EFT. I offer in-person sessions in San Diego and virtual sessions (within CA). I hope to connect with you soon to see if we are the right match for the work you are looking for!

Call or Email Shelby Banks, Autism Affirming Therapist now for a free 15 minute consultation - (619) 604-4916

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

San Diego, CA 92102

(619) 604-4916

Virtual Office

San Diego, CA 92108

Website

I offer in-person session in San Diego and virtual sessions within California. I offer sessions Monday-Thursdays from 10am-6pm on most days.

I specialize in Autism, Neurodivergence and Trauma and PTSD

$150 Per Session

I see individuals, couples and groups

Let's Connect (619) 604-4916

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

San Diego, CA 92102

(619) 604-4916

Virtual Office

San Diego, CA 92108

Website

I offer in-person session in San Diego and virtual sessions within California. I offer sessions Monday-Thursdays from 10am-6pm on most days.

I specialize in Autism, Neurodivergence and Trauma and PTSD

$150 Per Session

I see individuals, couples and groups

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $150
Couple Sessions $200
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Out of Network

I am out of network for insurance, but if you have a PPO insurance plan, I can help you to use your out of network benefits through your insurance. Contact me and I can run your insurance and give you an estimate of reimbursement!

Shelby Banks, Autism Affirming Therapist

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 604-4916

Shelby Banks, Autism Affirming Therapist

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 604-4916

Qualifications

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate: Shelby Banks

Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of California / 162106 Supervised by Miranda Millican (California / 84813) Shelby Banks

I have a Master's degree in Counseling and currently practice as an associate therapist at Wander Psychotherapy. I highly value ongoing training, collaboration and consultation/supervision with other professionals to enhance my quality of care I can provide to clients.

Shelby Banks, Autism Affirming Therapist

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 604-4916

Shelby Banks, Autism Affirming Therapist

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 604-4916

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Autism
Neurodivergence
Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

ADHD
Anxiety
Bisexual
Burnout
Depression
Divorce
Education and Learning Disabilities
Emotional Regulation
Gay
Lesbian
LGBTQ+
Life Transitions
Marital and Premarital
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Polyamory & ENM
Relationship Issues
School Issues
Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
Stress
Transgender
Women's Issues

I work with neurodiversity (ADHD, Autism and PDA). I also work with LGBTQ community and those exploring gender and sexuality. I also work with life transitions, trauma, anxiety, relationship issues and parenting.

Shelby Banks, Autism Affirming Therapist

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 604-4916

Shelby Banks, Autism Affirming Therapist

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 604-4916

Endorsement

Miranda Millican

Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT

Client Focus

Age

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Blind Allied ,

Deaf Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Immuno-disorders ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Little Person Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

Age

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Blind Allied ,

Deaf Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Immuno-disorders ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Little Person Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Art Therapy
Attachment-based
Compassion Focused
Culturally Sensitive
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Family / Marital
Family Systems
Humanistic
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Relational
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused

I utilize neurodiversity affirming and attachment based modalities. I also incorporate mindfulness based approaches such as DBT and ACT that can help clients sit with feelings and tolerate distressing experiences with more flexibility and confidence. For couples, I operate from a EFT lens, supporting clients to gain more compassion and understanding for each other and create emotional safety.

Shelby Banks, Autism Affirming Therapist

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 604-4916

Shelby Banks, Autism Affirming Therapist

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 604-4916

Groups

Late Diagnosed Autistic Women's Group

Hosted by

Shelby Banks

Are you recently diagnosed and needing a space to unpack what this new chapter means for you? This is a group for autistic women to connect socially and explore topics such as shame, internalized ableism, sensory over-stimulation, masking, identity, relationships/dating, communication, burn out, coping, accommodations and self-care. This group is open to those who have been formally diagnosed or are self-diagnosed autistic. This group is welcoming and inclusive of trans women and non-binary folks. This group is a virtual group on Monday nights 6pm-7pm.

Expertise

Autism

Peer Relationships

Women's Issues

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$50

Group Meets

Every Mon 6 P.M. - 7 P.M.

Location

Wander Psychotherapy

San Diego, CA 92102

Email Shelby Banks about this group or call - (619) 604-4916

Neuro-Affirming Teen Support Group

Hosted by

Shelby Banks

This is a group for neurodivergent teens to find support and community among like-minded peers. This group includes aspects of a traditional process group, with added emphasis on creating and sustaining relationships. This group is open to participants with any form of neurodivergent identity (ADHD, Autism, AuDHD, or other) and is open to self diagnosed or formally diagnosed teens. This is an LGBTQ+ affirming group and we are a safe space for trans and queer teens. While teens attend their group upstairs, parents are welcome to socialize with each other in our beautiful and relaxing library space where there is complementary coffee and tea.

Expertise

ADHD

Autism

Peer Relationships

Age

Teen

Session Cost

$50

Group Meets

Every Tue 6 P.M. - 7 P.M.

Location

Wander Psychotherapy

San Diego, CA 92102

Email Shelby Banks about this group or call - (619) 604-4916

Location

Primary Location

San Diego, CA 92102

(619) 604-4916

Email Us

Website

Additional Location

Virtual Office

San Diego, CA 92108

(619) 604-4916

Nearby Areas

Cities

San Diego, CA

Counties

San Diego

Zips

Neighborhoods

I offer in-person session in San Diego and virtual sessions within California. I offer sessions Monday-Thursdays from 10am-6pm on most days.

Shelby Banks, Autism Affirming Therapist

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT

Call for a free consultation now - (619) 604-4916

I offer in-person session in San Diego and virtual sessions within California. I offer sessions Monday-Thursdays from 10am-6pm on most days.

Shelby Banks, Autism Affirming Therapist

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT

Call for a free consultation now - (619) 604-4916

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