What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
About Kia Banks
Focus areas
Anxiety
Depression
Self Esteem Issues
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Life Transition
Stress Management
Boundary Issues
Psychological Trauma
Clientele seen
Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Groups
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Families
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Dialectical (DBT)
Trauma Focused
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Narrative
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Kia Banks
Kia Banks, LMSW, is a Licensed Master Social Worker providing therapy to children, adolescents, and adults in Maryland. She specializes in anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, life transitions, boundary setting, stress management, and trauma, with additional focus areas in single parenting and multigenerational caregiving.
Kia earned her Master of Social Work from Indiana Wesleyan University. She brings over 5 years of experience in behavioral health, crisis intervention, and care coordination, including work supporting high-risk caseloads, conducting risk assessments and safety planning, and facilitating group sessions focused on life skills and self-sufficiency.
Kia takes a holistic, client-centered approach that recognizes each client's unique experiences, strengths, and goals. She incorporates evidence-based methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Trauma-Informed Care, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Narrative Therapy, tailoring treatment to fit each client rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.
Through empathy, compassion, and collaboration, Kia helps clients navigate burnout, family conflict, and major life transitions, building the confidence and resilience needed to move toward a more balanced, authentic life.
What should a new client know about working with you?
If you're feeling burned out, overwhelmed, or like you're being pulled in a dozen directions between work, family, and everyday responsibilities, you're not alone, and you don't have to figure it out by yourself.
I take a holistic, client-centered approach, which means therapy with me isn't one-size-fits-all. We'll start by understanding what's really going on, whether that's family conflict, a major life transition, grief, or the everyday stress of managing competing responsibilities, and build a plan around your specific strengths and goals.
You can expect a safe, welcoming, and nonjudgmental space where you're free to be honest without fear of judgment. I draw on a range of evidence-based approaches, including CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed Care, and Narrative Therapy, so our work together can flex to fit what you actually need session to session.
My background also includes crisis intervention and care coordination, so if you're navigating a particularly difficult moment, I'm equipped to support you through it. Above all, my goal is to help you feel heard, supported, and empowered as we work toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
Our first session is focused on getting to know you and understanding what brought you to therapy. I'll ask about what's been weighing on you, whether that's anxiety, depression, grief, a life transition, or the strain of caregiving or parenting responsibilities, and we'll start identifying what support looks like for you.
From there, we build a treatment approach together, drawing from methods like CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed Care, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Narrative Therapy depending on what resonates with you. Sessions typically include checking in on how things have been since we last met, working through specific challenges or patterns together, and building practical coping strategies you can use in daily life.
I regularly revisit your goals with you throughout treatment, since growth isn't always a straight line, and adjust our approach as your needs change. If you're facing a crisis or an especially difficult period, I'm also able to provide additional support and stabilization as part of your care.
Ultimately, therapy with me is a partnership. My role is to walk alongside you, offer tools and insight grounded in evidence-based practice, and help you build the confidence and resilience to navigate life's challenges long after our work together ends.
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Indiana Wesleyan University, Master's in Social Work
- Indiana Wesleyan University (Bachelor's)
NPI number
1992531271
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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She was amazing, kind, patient & most of all attentive!
July 23, 2026Initials hiddenVideo visit
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Is Kia Banks accepting new patients?
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What practice does Kia Banks work with?
Kia Banks works with Alta Mental Health Solutions.
What are common reasons for patients to see Kia Banks?
Kia Banks frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Kia Banks on their profile.
What languages does Kia Banks speak?
Kia Banks speaks English.
How do patients rate Kia Banks in reviews?
1 patients have reviewed Kia Banks. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.