Bernice Banks, LCSW

Bernice Banks is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who brings a practical, compassionate approach to therapy. She earned her master’s degree from the University of Chicago and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Roosevelt University, and she holds an LCSW license to provide clinical mental health services in Illinois. She has 18 years of professional experience and has worked in both public and private settings, including many years focused on family and child mental health.

She works with adults, children, couples, and families and currently emphasizes marriage, couples, and family therapy while also drawing on a strong background in child and adolescent issues. Her areas of focus include grief and loss, depression, stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, addictions, parenting challenges, self-esteem, relationship difficulties, bipolar disorder, anger, career concerns, and coping with life changes. She also addresses communication problems, forgiveness, life purpose, self-love, and social anxiety and phobia.

Her counseling style centers on client-centered therapy combined with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques. She uses these approaches to help clients gain insight, build practical coping skills, and make informed choices about their lives. Bernice aims to empower people so they can better understand their experiences and respond to difficult situations with greater confidence and resilience.

Having worked across diverse clinical settings, she values collaboration and nonjudgmental support. She views therapy as a tool for learning, growth, and problem solving, and she partners with clients to identify goals and work toward meaningful change.