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Joy Banks, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Joy is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Joy. View 23 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Indiana and Ohio

Recent reviews

Very respectful knowledgeable as well. She really listens and gives great tips on helping my mental health enjoy working with her a lot!

Reviewed February 2024

She’s phenomenal!

Reviewed January 2024

More about Joy

  • 14 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW, LISW

I am licensed in Indiana and Ohio with 14 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, coping with grief and loss, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Specialties

Relationship issues Grief Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes Stress Anxiety Addictions Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coaching Compassion fatigue Abandonment Adoption and foster care Aging and geriatric issues Attachment issues Blended family issues Body image Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Dependent personality Divorce and separation Domestic violence Drug and alcohol addiction Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Fatherhood issues Fertility issues First responder issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Hospice and end-of-life counseling Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Midlife crisis Money and financial issues Mood disorders Personality disorders Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Prejudice and discrimination Self-love Social anxiety and phobia Visually impaired Women's issues Workplace issues

Licenses

Joy Banks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144822016.

  • LCSW · Indiana · 34008819A · Expires April 2026
  • LISW · Ohio · I.2304884 · Expires October 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Joy Banks

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

23 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Helping Listens Amazing Helpful The best Caring Comfortable Easy Knowledgeable

Very respectful knowledgeable as well. She really listens and gives great tips on helping my mental health enjoy working with her a lot!

Reviewed February 2024

She’s phenomenal!

Reviewed January 2024

Joy is a excellent Therapist from the standpoints of listening and teaching new ways of understanding she really can make you view things in ways you maybe didn’t see them before for the better.

Reviewed January 2024

This is my first time doing therapy Ms. Banks has been very supportive and patient with me trying to understand myself and how I think. She offers many ways for figuring thinks out on why I may act or think. Its a very laidback and welcoming atmosphere. Thanks to her I’ve been able to identify why I’ve acted and think the way I do and how to react in a healthier manner mentally.

Reviewed January 2024

Joy is a gifted therapist - she has amazing insight and intuition, is knowledgeable and wise, gentle and empathetic. I felt seen and understood in our first session. She has a good sense of humor, is professional, and knows the Bible well. I am so thankful she was matched as my therapist.

Reviewed December 2023

Joy has been the best therapist I’ve had so far. She not only listens and gives me the right tools to use but she also makes me feel so comfortable. On my hardest days, after therapy ends I have a smile on my face and I have laughed. I am learning so much and am able to apply what she shares with me. She’s very genuine, caring, and helpful. Very happy I found her.

Reviewed December 2023

She has been great so far! Very easy to talk to! I have only had a few sessions and feel like she’s helping already!

Reviewed November 2023

I have only just begun with Joy Banks but so far any time I have sent a message she replies almost right away. She hears what I have to say and you can tell she truly cares for helping each individual person in any way she possibly can. I truly look forward to talking to her each and every week. She has been a true blessing and not a moment too soon and my life was every which way upside down and inside out that you could ever imagine. I am really looking forward to any classes or assignments she gives me and I have even taken it upon myself to write everything down from beginning to end for her to read and know where in my life and certain parts that need attention the most. J have always been scared to go into an office or building to talk with someone even though I knew all along it was needed but when your main experience with these type of people was as a child you watch them take your mom back and then few hours later your told you have to leave her there and that she don't get to go home with us it makes you look at these people in a very bad way when they aren't, they are truly just trying to help you the best way they can. So now that it is online this is perfect for me and I look forward to our weekly talks. She has brought confidence and self esteem back into me and my life when it was gone for too many years so I recommend Joy Banks to the world!! She is truly amazing.

Reviewed November 2023

Joy is very understanding and provides good advice

Reviewed November 2023

Joy Banks is great to work with.

Reviewed November 2023

Joy is a great therapist. She was able to connect with me, listen and point out the root cause that I’m working on. She’s very approachable and offers great suggestions to tackle my problem. Very glad to be matched with Joy.

Reviewed November 2023

I came to Betterhelp after losing both of my parents in a short period of time. I was really overwhelmed with grief. Joy, my therapist, is caring, insightful, thoughtful, timely and helpful. I am extremely pleased with our sessions and beleive I'm progressing through the grief process with her help.

Reviewed November 2023

Joy is lovely! She knows when to listen, and when to tell it like it is. Joy has provided great comfort, advice and practical tools. She has played a big role in helping improve my mental health, my marriage and the way I parent my children.

Reviewed November 2023

Joy is a great therapist! She listens well and provided me with a lot of tools and strategies to address my issues. She kept sessions professional but also informal which encouraged me to open up and say what I really felt and thought.

Reviewed September 2023

Perfect therapists who listens and challenges you to be better in the areas you want. Couldn’t ask for anyone better!

Reviewed September 2023

Joy is a great listener. I felt understood, and supported. Very easy to communicate with.

Reviewed August 2023

She's great!

Reviewed August 2023

Joy is amazing, and really helps break it down.

Reviewed August 2023

Joy is awesome! She is very patient and kind. She reminds me how great I am when I am feeling less than.

Reviewed August 2023

After two sessions I can say that I would strongly recommend Joy as a therapist. I have found our sessions to be very comfortable and helpful. She understands where I am coming from and I do not have to explain myself to Joy. She just gets it!

Reviewed June 2023

Joy was awesome! Just in our first session she listened and pointed out things I didn’t consider about myself before.

Reviewed May 2023

Joy listens to what I’m going through and provides sound advice. She has experience in dealing with various challenges. She’s respectful and wants the best for you.

Reviewed May 2023

she’s so patient & kind. helping me change my learned behaviors & focus on the positives about myself & life. i couldn’t be more thankful for her!

Reviewed May 2023

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Frequently asked questions

Does Joy Banks offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Joy Banks works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Joy Banks speak?

Joy Banks speaks English.

How many years of experience does Joy Banks have?

Joy Banks has 14 years of experience.

Where is Joy Banks licensed to practice?

Joy Banks is licensed to practice in Indiana and Ohio.

Does Joy Banks accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Joy Banks does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

How can I communicate with Joy Banks?

Joy Banks can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Joy Banks?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.