Available
she/her
Margaret BanksLCSW
Scheduling available for:
FL, TN, MD, and NJ
High satisfaction rate with clients
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
Aetna, Centivo, Blue Shield of Tennessee, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, 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 (1 adult in session), Grief, Individual Therapy, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns (1 adult in session), Sleep, Stress, Workplace Stress
Experienced with
BIPOC, Black community
Years of Experience
10+
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- Masters of Social Work, Union University Germantown, TN
Certificate from State of Tennessee as a Mandatory Pre-Screening Agent
Internship-Porter Leath Residential Facility for troubled youth
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.