Therapist profile
Tarsha Banks, LMHC
Florida
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Florida / MH17581
- NPI1497128490
- Experience18 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- CBT techniques
- Client-centered support
- Solution-focused steps
About Tarsha
Tarsha Banks is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 18 years of experience helping people manage stress, depression, anxiety, and anger. She works with adults on relationship and parenting concerns, career struggles, grief, substance issues, and coping with life changes. Tarsha uses practical talk and goal-focused steps during sessions.
Her background includes individual, group, and family counseling and experience with clients who have disabilities and those in correctional settings. She has conducted crisis and suicidal assessments, substance abuse evaluations, and brief cognitive checks as part of her clinical work. That range shapes how she notices risks and plans safe next steps.
Tarsha relies on Client-Centered Therapy to center the person's goals and use their strengths. She combines that with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems going. Motivational Interviewing helps when change feels stalled, and Solution-Focused Therapy keeps work practical and short-term when appropriate.
Sessions tend to focus on clear problems and small, achievable steps. Expect conversations about triggers, thoughts, and routines, plus simple tools to shift responses. Tarsha also discusses communication skills for strained relationships and strategies for handling workplace frustration.
She holds a Master of Science and the LMHC credential. Sessions are conducted in English and reflect her 18 years working across community and clinical settings in Florida.
How sessions work
Approaches used in online sessions and how they help
Tarsha commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy when working online. CBT focuses on spotting thought and behavior patterns that keep anger and anxiety active, then testing small behavior changes to reduce reactive responses. Client-Centered Therapy concentrates on the person’s goals and uses their strengths to guide progress.She also uses Motivational Interviewing to address stuck or mixed feelings about change. That approach helps people clarify why change matters and builds readiness in small, manageable steps. The therapist and client work together to choose which method fits the issue, the pace, and personal preferences.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific online options. Ask whether sessions are video or phone when you schedule. Online sessions can make it easier to fit work or family responsibilities into a week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time so people can use session time for focused problem-solving and communication practice.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She helps people who snap at loved ones, struggle with built-up resentment, or feel frustrated at work. Anger is listed alongside stress, anxiety, and relationship concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Sessions emphasize practical steps, examining thoughts and behaviors, and supporting motivation for change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of professional experience working in community and clinical settings. That work has included individual, group, and family counseling.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Florida LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) and holds a Master of Science. Her practice and experience are located in Florida.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats. Please check the booking flow for up-to-date format details.
How do fees or payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is shown during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process connects you to the next steps.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.