Shelden Banks
Social Worker, MSW, MBAI'm here to provide a safe, creative, and welcoming place for you to explore the possibilities of life.
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As humans, we are creatures of connection. Meaning that we have an innate need and drive towards connection and relationship. Whether said relationship is with self, others or the world, relationships can be a space for healing and growth. If you have found yourself in a tug-o-war between the natural desire for connection and societal messages of independence and self-sufficiency, I would love to join you as an ally on your life's journey.
Being human is often tough. Sometimes we lose our way and can feel stuck and overwhelmed. Sometimes we would like to change parts of our lives or ourselves but don’t know how. Therapy can be an empowering way to promote healing, growth, and wellness. Often, we initially seek treatment to address a specific concern and then begin to uncover other areas of our lives in which we want to make meaningful change. My goal is for this process to feel supportive, affirming, and appropriately challenging.
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You’re the kind of person who has always pushed forward, no matter what. On the outside, you’re accomplished, driven, and maybe even the one others turn to for support. But inside, there’s a weight—one you’ve carried for far too long. Maybe it’s the echoes of childhood trauma, painful relationships, or the deep wounds of sexual trauma. You’ve done your best to move on, but the past still lingers— you’re not broken, healing is possible; I look forward to helping you reclaim your future!
Calling all women who feel dismissed, overlooked, or rejected by your family. Every time you talk with them you end up feeling worse. The loneliness is real. You don’t feel seen even when you’re surrounded by family and friends. You feel obligated to meet everyone’s wants and needs, but it feels like no matter what you do it’s never enough or there’s no time for you. You don’t have to be exhausted and frustrated. Our work will help you embrace who you really are and discover who you want to be.
I specialize in working with Black women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, and children facing race-based trauma, generational trauma, workplace burnout, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, and personal development. My ideal clients are ready to heal and explore their strengths in a culturally affirming, safe, and empowering space. I also focus on supporting individuals facing educational stress, vocational challenges, and life transitions.
Often, life's deepest moments are intertwined with the relationships we form; and some of life's biggest struggles result from barriers to those connections. Whether it's trauma, anger management, codependence, isolation, suicidality or something else - you and I can tackle it together. Facing challenges in the safe container of the therapeutic environment helps build resilience to face whatever life tosses your way.
I don't really have a particular population I focus on. I want to work with everybody! That said, I have a great deal of experience with adults with persistent and severe mental illness, adolescents with oppositional and defiant behavior, and clients seeking help from their local psychiatrist. I start every session with "Tell me what's going on with you. What can I do to help?" Then we go from there. I end every session with "Was that helpful?" I haven't heard "No" yet.
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