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Dr. Sonia Banks, PhD, LCP

Dr. Sonia Banks, PhD, LCP

Psychologist
118-35 Queens Blvd, Forest Hills,, NY
Sonia Banks LCP, Ph.D, a psychologist at LifeStance Health, helps adults and seniors across New York navigate life's most complex emotional and relational challenges with clarity, compassion, and clinical expertise. Sonia R. Banks provides individual, couples, family, and group therapy for patients throughout NY who are seeking support for anxiety, depression, and significant life transitions. With nearly three decades of experience, she offers thoughtful, evidence-based mental health care grounded in deep respect for each person's lived experience. Dr. Banks specializes in anxiety, depression, and couple's issues, helping adults strengthen emotional resilience and improve communication in their relationships. She works with individuals ages 18 through 65+, including young adults, midlife professionals, and older adults navigating later life transitions. Her therapeutic approach integrates insight-oriented work with mindfulness and family systems perspectives, while thoughtfully considering cultural, gender, and relational dynamics that shape mental health. In addition to individual therapy, she provides couples and marital counseling, family therapy, and faith-based treatment when aligned with a client's values. She is particularly attuned to the emotional impact of major life transitions, including midlife and later life changes, reproductive challenges, and the intersection of medical conditions and mental health. Dr. Banks supports clients facing grief, postpartum depression and anxiety, and evolving identity concerns, offering a steady and reflective space for healing. Her work also incorporates parenting skills and Christian counseling when appropriate. She offers additional areas of focus tailored to each client's goals. Beyond her clinical practice, Dr. Banks values creative and restorative practices that nurture balance and connection. She enjoys creative expression, movement, and meaningful adventures that foster curiosity and play.

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Available appointments

Today, Apr 5 – Sat, Apr 18
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About Dr. Sonia Banks

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Anxiety
Childhood Trauma
Life Transition
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Couples Therapy

Clientele seen

Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Groups
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Families

Treatment approaches

Christian Counseling
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Sonia Banks

Sonia Banks LCP, Ph.D, a psychologist at LifeStance Health, helps adults and seniors across New York navigate life's most complex emotional and relational challenges with clarity, compassion, and clinical expertise. Sonia R. Banks provides individual, couples, family, and group therapy for patients throughout NY who are seeking support for anxiety, depression, and significant life transitions. With nearly three decades of experience, she offers thoughtful, evidence-based mental health care grounded in deep respect for each person's lived experience. Dr. Banks specializes in anxiety, depression, and couple's issues, helping adults strengthen emotional resilience and improve communication in their relationships. She works with individuals ages 18 through 65+, including young adults, midlife professionals, and older adults navigating later life transitions. Her therapeutic approach integrates insight-oriented work with mindfulness and family systems perspectives, while thoughtfully considering cultural, gender, and relational dynamics that shape mental health. In addition to individual therapy, she provides couples and marital counseling, family therapy, and faith-based treatment when aligned with a client's values. She is particularly attuned to the emotional impact of major life transitions, including midlife and later life changes, reproductive challenges, and the intersection of medical conditions and mental health. Dr. Banks supports clients facing grief, postpartum depression and anxiety, and evolving identity concerns, offering a steady and reflective space for healing. Her work also incorporates parenting skills and Christian counseling when appropriate. She offers additional areas of focus tailored to each client's goals. Beyond her clinical practice, Dr. Banks values creative and restorative practices that nurture balance and connection. She enjoys creative expression, movement, and meaningful adventures that foster curiosity and play.

In-network insurances

  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Sana
  • Centivo

Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder
Depression
New Patient Visit
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Women's Mental Health Issues
Young Adult Issues
Anxiety Disorder
Depression
New Patient Visit
Psychotherapy

Office location

Dr. Sonia Banks, PhD, LCP also offers online video visits for patients
LifeStance Health - New York
118-35 Queens Blvd, Forest Hills,, NY 11375
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Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • The George Washington University, Doctor of Clinical Psychology

NPI number

1770894818

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Sonia Banks?

Generally, Dr. Sonia Banks has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Dr. Banks's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Dr. Sonia Banks accepting new patients?

Dr. Sonia Banks generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. Banks's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Dr. Sonia Banks accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Dr. Sonia Banks online?

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Where is Dr. Sonia Banks's office located?

Dr. Sonia Banks has 2 office locations in Forest Hills,, view full addresses on Dr. Banks's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Sonia Banks?

Dr. Sonia Banks frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Sonia Banks on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Sonia Banks speak?

Dr. Sonia Banks speaks English.

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