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Salma J. Vir-Banks

LMHC Whole Self Counseling
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Eating Disorders, Relationship Issues,
Insurance: Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, Ambetter, Blue Cross,

Introduction

Salma Vir-Banks (she/they) is an Afro-South Asian licensed mental health counselor and art therapist. She currently resides in Taos, NM on Tiwa land. In addition to therapy and counseling, Salma is an interdisciplinary artist and designer. Salma has always maintained a passion for the intersection of art and healing and hopes to support clients as they heal through creative means. Salma works with a wide range of populations including adults, teens, couples, and families. She believes therapy can be a form of social justice as personal transformation can support social transformation. Salma is particularly interested in working with BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, differently abled, and gender non-conforming clients to support their navigation through marginalizing social realities. This work is deeply informed by Salma’s undergraduate studies in Ethnic Studies and Global Poverty Studies. Salma’s areas of treatment include substance abuse and process addictions, eating disorders, relational issues, family systems, attachment issues and codependency, multicultural issues, trauma, grief, and human sexuality. Working collaboratively with her clients, Salma uses a variety of modalities to address client concerns including talk therapy, art therapy, somatic experience, and eco therapy. On her off time Salma enjoys spending time with her partner and their pup, making art, and consuming inordinate amounts of sci-fi and horror content.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers, They/Them/Theirs
RACE & ETHNICITY Asian American, Black/African American, Biracial/Multiracial, Asian

Highlights

  • Telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LMHC #CTB-2023-0404 (NM)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples

Communities

  • Racial Justice/Equity
  • Recovery
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Trans & Non-Binary

Age groups

  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English

Faiths

  • Atheist
  • Christian
  • Interfaith
  • Sikh
  • Multi-Faith
  • Agnostic

Payment options

Pay with insurance

Salma J. Vir-Banks accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Cigna
  • Ambetter
  • Blue Cross
  • BlueCross and BlueShield

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Individual Sessions $125
  • Couples Sessions $150

Locations

Video Office

Frequently asked questions

Is Salma J. Vir-Banks accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Salma J. Vir-Banks is not currently accepting new clients.
Does Salma J. Vir-Banks offer telehealth appointments? Salma J. Vir-Banks does offer telehealth appointments.
What areas does Salma J. Vir-Banks specialize in? Salma J. Vir-Banks specializes in the following areas: Abuse Survivors, ADD/ADHD, Addiction, Anger Management, Anxiety, Attachment Issues, Codependency, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Conflict, Grief, LGBTQIA+, Multicultural Concerns, Relationship Issues, and Trauma.
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