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Lanz Banes, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in California

Lanz Banes

Individual therapy

Rula verifies every provider’s credentials and conducts regular quality reviews

Specializes in Anxiety
LCSW
9+ years

Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Lanz Banes, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Lanz has a Doctor of Social Work (DSW) from Tulane University and a Master of Social Work (MSW) in Children & Families, Child Welfare Scholar from University of California, Berkeley.

Available virtually|CA
Specialties
Anxiety
Child Abuse or Neglect
Grief
LGBTQIA+
Racial Identity
Style
Responsive
Approachable
Collaborative

Hi there, I'm Lanz!

You do not need to struggle alone. Whether dealing with grief, anxiety, depression, trauma or navigating an inhospitable world, you have the power to change your reality and take control of your own story. Let's figure out how — together.

My focus

I work with teenagers and adults, especially in the LGBTQ+ community, and help them navigate disconnection, grief, anxiety and depression through a trauma-informed social justice lens. Together, the goal is to overcome barriers and reconnect clients with their hopes, dreams and sense of self.

My approach

There is great power in storytelling, and I tend to invite clients to explore their stories within a Narrative Therapy framework. However, it is important that I am adaptable to your needs, and I often incorporate other methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness and acceptance techniques.

Expertise

Focus populations

BIPOC
First Gen American/Immigrant Parents
Queer
Gay
LGBTQIA+
Lesbian
Non-Binary
Open Relationships/Non-Monogamy
Racial Justice
Sex-Positive/Kink
Transgender
+ 11 more

Therapy types

  • Individual Therapy

Ages served

  • Minors
  • Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

  • Aetna
  • Allegiance
  • Allied
  • Arlo
  • Ascension-SmartHealth

Languages spoken

English

Education

Doctor of Social Work (DSW) from Tulane University and a Master of Social Work (MSW) in Children & Families, Child Welfare Scholar from University of California, Berkeley.

Sessions

60 minutes
Virtual sessions

Next appointmentTuesday, Jul 14th