Molly Banks, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Molly Banks

Focus areas

Anxiety

Depression

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Infertility Trauma

Relationship Struggles

Coping Mechanism Development

Mood Disorders

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Attachment-based

Compassion Focused

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Narrative

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Molly Banks

I specialize in perinatal mental health (pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting), addressing symptoms of anxiety and depression, low frustration tolerance, social/emotional awareness & barriers to self-confidence. My focus I work best with clients who are open to growth and change, accepting that it often comes with discomfort. I aim to walk alongside my clients as they work through accepting past hurts, addressing mental blocks, exploring forgiveness and accountability, and creating a content, balanced, and calm version of themselves. My approach My approach is warm and insightful. My goal is for you to feel safe and heard, while also challenging negatively held beliefs and unhelpful thinking styles. I believe in the power of self-talk and daily rituals that help you return to your nervous system's baseline. My communication style My communication style is empathetic, collaborative, and assertive. I prioritize understanding my client's perspective, validating their feelings and reflections, while also remaining direct and exploring the depth of a situation. My journey to mental healthcare I am the daughter of a social worker; the core values of my family reflect those of the social work profession. Service, social justice, and the dignity and worth of all people. Professionally, I have a background in government, non-profit, school, hospital, and clinical settings, which have helped hone my skills as a clinician. My goals for you I help my clients reach their goals using a collaborative approach combining active listening, identifying core values, actionable planning, and consistent progress tracking. Our first session In our first session together, we'll start with introductions, reviewing practice policies and limits of confidentiality, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing, whether it be long-term or acute. This will help us create a personalized treatment plan to work through in follow-up sessions. I identify as... Female Caucasian or White

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Peer Relationship Struggles

Postpartum Depression

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Peer Relationship Struggles

Postpartum Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. East

Education and training

California State University, Fullerton, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1487300109

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What practice does Molly Banks work with?

Molly Banks works with Rula Health - L.A. East.

What are common reasons for patients to see Molly Banks?

Molly Banks frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Molly Banks on their profile.