Dawn Banks(She/Her/Hers)

Dawn Banks, MS, Resident in Counseling, is a Virginia telehealth therapist providing online counseling for adults, couples, and families across Virginia. She supports clients experiencing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, substance use concerns, relationship conflict, and family stress. Dawn works with individuals and partners who feel overwhelmed, emotionally disconnected, or stuck in unhealthy patterns and want structured, compassionate support to improve communication, emotional stability, and daily functioning.

Her therapy approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), evidence-based methods commonly used for anxiety treatment, mood regulation, trauma recovery, and relationship skill development. In individual therapy, Dawn helps clients identify unhelpful thought patterns, strengthen emotional regulation, and develop practical coping strategies. In couples counseling and family therapy, she focuses on improving communication, rebuilding trust, reducing conflict cycles, and helping family members understand each other more effectively.

As a Resident in Counseling practicing under supervision in Virginia, Dawn provides evidence-informed mental health care while continuing to refine her clinical specialties. She is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Human Services, demonstrating her commitment to advanced training, ethical practice, and high-quality therapy services.

Dawn offers secure online therapy throughout Virginia, making counseling accessible for adults, couples seeking relationship counseling, and families looking for support with communication, emotional challenges, or life transitions. She welcomes clients searching for a Virginia telehealth therapist for anxiety therapy, depression counseling, trauma treatment, couples therapy, or family counseling.