- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Social anxiety support
About Riley
Riley Banks is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Michigan with seven years of professional experience. She helps people address relationship problems, family conflict, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, motivation, and depression. Riley also focuses on body image, communication difficulties, loneliness, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety and phobia.
Riley keeps sessions direct and practical. She listens for what matters most and works with each person to set clear goals. Conversations aim to identify small, manageable steps rather than overwhelming plans. This approach helps people move forward without adding pressure.
In sessions Riley uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to clarify patterns and teach skills for everyday life. She helps people practice new ways of relating, speaking up, and managing anxious moments. When trauma is part of the picture, she pays attention to safety and pacing so work proceeds at a reasonable speed.
Riley adapts the plan as progress is made. She tracks what helps and what doesn’t, so adjustments can be made quickly. Clients leave sessions with concrete strategies to try between meetings and a brief plan for next steps.
People who find social situations, being watched, or speaking up hard may find it useful to explore these issues in sessions. Riley encourages clear, steady progress and focuses on practical tools that fit daily life.
Approaches Riley Uses and how online sessions fit
Riley works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and behavior change. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches practical tools for handling anxiety, communication, and low mood; this helps people practice new responses in everyday situations. Another approach is trauma-informed care, which breaks tasks into smaller steps and pays attention to pacing so that difficult memories and reactions are processed steadily.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Riley will review a person’s goals, concerns, and preferences and then suggest strategies to try. That decision is collaborative and may change as progress is made or new needs appear.
Confirm the therapist’s current session options before scheduling, since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a normal day, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or remove travel time. Many people find remote sessions help them practice skills in real life between meetings, while still having direct support from a licensed professional.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Michigan, Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Riley address?
She works with relationship problems, family conflict, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and related issues such as body image and social anxiety and phobia.
How does she approach therapy?
Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps. Riley uses evidence-based techniques to teach skills and change patterns.
How much experience does Riley have?
Riley has seven years of professional experience working with the listed concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LMSW and LCSW credentials and is licensed in Michigan.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; confirm the current online and in-person options before booking.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.