Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
I am a licensed clinical social worker with an extensive and diverse experience working with adults, children, couples, and families. I earned my master’s degree from the University of Chicago in Illinois in 1997. I also hold a Bachelor’s degree from Roosevelt University in Illinois with a major in psychology. I enjoy the work I do and have worked in both the public and private sectors in the fields of social services and mental health.
Having worked with children and families and the many challenges they face for more than 20 years, I know that the decision to seek professional help can often be a very difficult one. If you are trying to make that decision right now, it may help you to know that I am someone who is not here to judge you, and who really believes that there is a way out for you that together we can find. You have already taken the most important step by acknowledging that, for now, this is something you cannot handle alone.
I have been in private practice for the past 12 years and currently specialize in marriage, couples and family therapy. I also have a background in child and adolescent mental health and have worked with families extensively around these issues. Other areas of expertise include Grief and Loss, Depression, Stress, and Anxiety,
My approach to therapy is that it should be used as a tool to provide the knowledge, help, and support needed to understand problems and develop skills to cope with them. I use Cognitive Behavioral techniques to help clients develop insight and new skills..
Most importantly, I want to empower my clients so that they are able to gain a deeper understanding of their experiences, make informed choices about what actions they need to take, and develop skills that will help them handle difficult situations in the future. Working together, I believe we can accomplish those goals.
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Bernice Banks is a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois and brings extensive, diverse experience treating adults, children, couples, and families. She earned her master’s degree from the University of Chicago in 1997 and holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Roosevelt University. Over the course of her career she has worked in both public and private settings within social services and mental health.
With more than 20 years of experience working with children and families, Bernice understands that deciding to seek professional help can be difficult. She approaches each person without judgment and believes that, together, there is a path forward. Acknowledging that a situation feels unmanageable on your own is an important first step, and she aims to provide a supportive, collaborative environment from that starting point.
For the past 12 years she has maintained a private practice with a specialization in marriage, couples, and family therapy. She also has a strong background in child and adolescent mental health and has worked extensively with families around those concerns. In addition to relationship and family work, her clinical areas include grief and loss, depression, stress and anxiety, self-esteem challenges, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
Bernice uses therapy as a practical tool to offer information, support, and skill-building. She incorporates Cognitive Behavioral techniques to help clients gain insight, develop coping strategies, and create lasting change. Her primary goal is to empower clients to better understand their experiences, make informed choices about next steps, and strengthen the skills needed to handle future challenges. Working together, she aims to help individuals, couples, and families achieve those outcomes in a respectful and solution-focused manner.
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