Joy Banks , LISW, LCSW

Joy Banks is a licensed social worker practicing in Indiana and Ohio with 14 years of professional experience helping people navigate a wide range of life challenges. She holds LISW (Licensed Independent Social Worker) and LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) credentials, which authorize her to provide clinical social work services across those states. Joy draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to support individuals and families working through relationship struggles, grief and loss, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, parenting concerns, trauma, and related issues.

She approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective, believing that each person is the expert of their own story and already possesses resources that can help them move through difficulties. Taking the first step toward greater well-being often requires courage, and Joy aims to provide steady support and practical guidance as clients explore goals, build coping skills, and reclaim a sense of agency. Her work emphasizes collaboration, clear goals, and strategies tailored to each personâs needs, whether they are addressing career transitions, family dynamics, chronic stress, or intimacy-related concerns.

Across her practice, Joy focuses on creating a compassionate, respectful environment where clients can examine patterns, practice new ways of relating, and strengthen resilience. She helps people translate insight into actionable change so they can pursue more fulfilling relationships and a healthier quality of life.