Therapist in Knoxville, Tennessee Brandon Banks, Therapist
Gender Identity: Male (He/Him)
Ages Served: 18-64
Appointments: In-office and Online
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
Brandon Banks, MSC, LPC/MHSP
Specializes In:
Brandon Banks is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Tennessee. He has a BS and MSC from Milligan College. Brandon has worked both in inpatient and outpatient settings, working with a wide range of concerns such as suicidal ideation, depression, anxiety, addiction, alcohol and drug use issues, mood disorders, adjustment disorders, and communication problems. His therapeutic approach is inclusive and focused on building a relationship with each client. Brandon believes this process allows both he and the client to develop a plan for them to see change in a timely manner! Brandon uses strategies such as solution-focused therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy. He believes this combination of approaches allows him to meet each client exactly where they are! Brandon believes each person deserves respect and consistency within relationships. Brandon understands that life is full of challenges and is here to both support and compassionately challenge you as you seek to make change! Outside of work, Brandon coaches high school baseball, loves weightlifting, and plays video games and spending time with family.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 18-64
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Attention & focus
- Depression/feeling down
- Panic attacks
- Self-esteem
- Stress management
- Bipolar Disorder
- First responder stress
- Grief & loss
- Hallucinations
- Intense mood changes
- LGBTQ+
- Men's health/issues
- Military & veteran
- Patterns affecting behavior, emotions and relationships
- Personality disorders
- Psychosis/issues with reality
- Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
- Social skills & communication
- Sports performance
- Unusual thoughts or beliefs
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
Languages
- English
FAQs
Please call us at 865-345-4557 to schedule an appointment with Brandon Banks.
Brandon Banks generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 865-345-4557 to find out Brandon Banks's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Brandon Banks:
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 865-345-4557 to see how we can help.
Brandon Banks is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Brandon Banks works at:
Yes, Brandon Banks does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Brandon Banks is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: