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she/her
Margaret BanksLCSW
Nice to meet you
I offer warm, collaborative, and strengths-based therapy for adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I use evidence-based approaches including CBT, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy. My focus is on short-term, goal-oriented therapy tailored to each individual. I emphasize building self-awareness, resilience, and meaningful change through a strong therapeutic alliance.
About Margaret
Location
Virtual, Tennessee
Insurance Accepted
Cigna/Evernorth, Blue Shield of Tennessee, Cash (out of pocket)
Communication Style
Action-oriented, Authentic, Challenging, Direct, Instructive
Focus areas
ADHD, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief, Individual Therapy, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Sleep, Stress, Workplace Stress
Experienced with
BIPOC, Black community
Years of Experience
9+
I emphasize building self-awareness, resilience, and meaningful change through a strong therapeutic alliance.
License number
#7100
Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution-Focused
- Strengths-Based
Languages Spoken
English
Education
MSW- Social Work, Union University
Interests
Outside of work, I value real connections, simplicity, and moments that feel grounding. I enjoy spending time with people who matter to me, having meaningful conversations, and finding joy in everyday things like cooking plant-based foods, sitting in my sunroom watching nature, and listening to calming music that tells a story. I’m drawn to things that increase my knowledge and help me grow—whether through reflection, creativity, or learning something new. I appreciate honesty, presence, and making space for laughter.