SYLVIA BANKS, LPC, MS, (SHE/HER)

Looking for a seasoned professional? Life can be overwhelming, & facing challenges alone can feel isolating. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, or past trauma, you deserve a space where you feel heard, supported, and understood. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental environment where you can explore your emotions, gain clarity, and develop tools to navigate life’s ups and downs. Using a holistic, strength-based approach, I tailor therapy to your unique needs, helping you build resilience, heal from past wounds, and create a more fulfilling, balanced life.

My expertise encompasses stress management, navigating overwhelming thoughts and feelings, and providing support through life transitions such as loss, change, illness, end-of-life, and aging.  Many individuals find that exploring their life is important to them such as the decisions and choices they have made and how that impacts them today.

If you're looking for an experienced therapist who has been "battle tested" and will actually give you space to process AND talk back and help you - you've found it! You deserve support, healing, and a path forward. I’m here to help. Take the first step toward a healthier, more fulfilling life—schedule an appointment today.

I am an accredited Master of Science in Professional Counseling and I am currently Licensed Professional Counselor with the State of Arizona. I have also completed studies in Human Services Humanity Sciences in the Department of Education at University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV).  I am dedicated to my passion of helping Adult individuals, couples, professionals and elders to navigate the challenges of life with compassion, clarity, and purpose. My specialties include assisting others in their Life Transitions, Age Stages of Change and Relational Development. 

My Counseling style is grounded in empathy and honesty. I believe every person has what they need to be their best selves, to know yourself well and have confidence in your choices and be comfortable in your own skin! It can begin from where you are now! With some talk and guidance, together we will find ways to get you there using Evidence based tools beginning with Client Centered Approach, ACT, CBT, DBT and more. I Provide Talk Therapy, Active Listening, Supportive Reflection and I am very Interactive with communication and Feedback. 

I am married and live with my husband who I met in recovery 22 years ago. Personally, when asked what I like to do, I know what people want to hear, like dancing (which I am trained in and good at and love) yet my fun stuff is actually “working with others”. This brings me my greatest joys to “see others benefit from my experiences and their own”. I do enjoy my down time for personal self-care whether that is morning thoughts, a drive, or hygiene days. (Yes I have gotten to a point where I can be with my morning thoughts!). You can too! I am always honored to be a participant in your journey and am looking forward to meeting you where you are.  

I am available for  Arizona Residents