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Shelby Banach (She/Her)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW
 therapist: Shelby Banach,
In-Person in Athens, GA 30606
Online in Georgia
I work to develop a secure and trusting relationship with clients rooted in transparency and mutual vulnerability. Using a strengths-based perspective allows me to help you to uncover parts of yourself that may have been lost due to society’s grueling demands. How can you access a deep level of emotion when you’re just trying to keep your head above water today? When you juggle your job, school, children, relationships, etc.; it can be challenging to experience moments of joy. My goal is to encourage you in your journey and make aspects of your present life more manageable and fulfilling-improving interpersonal relationships with loved ones, and job or school performance. My treatment approach is foundationally built on Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skill building; addressing three major areas: emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. With a combination of processing, identifying thinking patterns, and developing skills, people are often able to achieve a new level of stability, peace, and relief. I have been in your shoes as a client and have seen the transformative power of DBT in my own life. I firmly believe that we are not just deserving of joy, we are entitled to it as human beings!

Client Focus

Session Format: Couple, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult
Demographic Expertise: Asian, Christian, LDS/Mormon, LGBTQ+, Women clients.
Languages: English

Treatment Approach

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Combines CBT with mindfulness to help regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and build stronger relationships. Originally designed for borderline personality disorder, it’s now used more broadly.
  • Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) Emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity. It provides a safe space for self-discovery and growth.

Fees & Insurance

Fees
  • Average Session Fee Self pay $130
Insurance
  • Accepts Insurance
  • UHC, medicare, Kaiser, student resources, Optum, out of network Tricare

Education & Credentials

Shelby Banach MSW, LCSW
  • Female
  • License # CSW008608
  • Licensed in Georgia
  • Practicing Since 2019
Education: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champagin Washington University in St. Louis

Shelby Banach Practice Details

Therapy Sessions
  • Available In-Person in Athens, GA 30606
  • Available Online for residents of Georgia

Practice Overview

1 Huntington Road
Available both in-person and online
7 Years Experience
Couple, Individual

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