About Caryl Banks
Focus areas
Anger Management
Life Transition
Stress Management
Anxiety
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Attachment Disorder
Self Esteem Issues
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Emotionally Focused
Somatic
Integrative
Narrative
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Caryl Banks
If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, emotionally exhausted, or unsure how to move forward, you're not alone, and you deserve practical tools to manage life's challenges, build healthier relationships, and rediscover a sense of balance, confidence, and purpose. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with more than 20 years of experience in behavioral health, crisis intervention, and clinical leadership, helping adolescents and adults navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, relationship challenges, grief, and major life transitions.
Using a strengths-based, trauma-informed, and solution-focused approach, I'll help you identify your strengths, build effective coping strategies, and create lasting, meaningful change. I believe in meeting people where they are with compassion, respect, and genuine curiosity, and seek to be a collaborative partner who ensures you feel safe, supported, and empowered throughout your therapeutic journey to emotional wellness.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety or mood disorders, overwhelming stress, major changes, or any other concern, you don’t have to navigate it alone. I look forward to helping you build the confidence you need to create positive change and a life that feels more aligned with your goals and values.
What should a new client know about working with you?
DISCLAIMER: We are not able to accept Medicare or Medicaid plans at this.
I became a therapist because I have always been drawn to helping people find hope and healing during difficult times. For more than two decades, I’ve worked with individuals experiencing crises, trauma, anxiety, depression, and major life transitions. What continues to inspire me is witnessing the strength and resilience people discover within themselves when given the right support. I am passionate about creating a judgment-free space where patients can feel comfortable being themselves, explore challenges openly, and work toward meaningful change.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
I believe every person has the capacity for growth and healing when given the right support, insight, and practical tools to move forward with confidence. Often, patients come to me feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from the life they want to live, and together, we set realistic goals that promote healing and lasting change.
My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and solution-focused, and it's designed to help you build resilience, increase self-awareness, and move toward a more balanced, fulfilling life. Whether you're facing a current challenge or working through longstanding patterns, I strive to create a supportive environment where you feel heard, understood, and capable of achieving your goals.
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Office location
Caryl Banks, LCSW - C also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- The Catholic University of America, Master's in Social Work
NPI number
1164971214
How soon can I make an appointment with Caryl Banks?
Generally, Caryl Banks has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Caryl Banks's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Caryl Banks accepting new patients?
Caryl Banks generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Caryl Banks's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Caryl Banks accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Caryl Banks online?
Yes, you can make an appointment online with Caryl Banks using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.
What practice does Caryl Banks work with?
Caryl Banks works with SOL Mental Health - DMV.
Where is Caryl Banks's office located?
Caryl Banks has 8 office locations, including in Frederick, Silver Spring, Annapolis, Rockville, Columbia, and Gaithersburg, view full addresses on Caryl Banks's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Caryl Banks?
Caryl Banks frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Caryl Banks on their profile.
What languages does Caryl Banks speak?
Caryl Banks speaks English.