Le Andrea Banks, LCSWC	Last Updated: 01/12/2012

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

"Sick and Tired of being Sick and Tired"?

Let me and Lekaiban Counseling Services help you. I am a practical, interactive, cognitive behavioral and solution focused therapist. My treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients resolve current problems and long-standing patterns. I incorporate a blend of conventional and alternatives approaches, drawing upon a variety of styles and techniques to incorporate what will be most helpful for each client. With sensitivity and compassion, I work with each client to help them build on their strengths to identify and achieve life goals. I look forward to talking to you. --- Le Andrea Banks, LCSW-C

Lekaiban Counseling Services specializes in the following issues: depression, anxiety, anger management, relationship, HIV/AIDS, Sex Health, Employee Assistance Programs and routine outpatient mental health services. Ms. Banks brings to Lekaiban over 12 years experience as a licensed clinician.


Office and Contact Information

Lekaiban, LLC 8333 Cherry Lane Laurel, MD 20707	Phone: (301) 801-4626 Fax: (301) 576-4554 Free Phone Consultation: Click Here Email: Click Here Website: www.lekaiban.com Contact: Le Andrea Banks

Gender: Female

Office Hours:

Monday: 6pm - 9pm
Tuesday: 6pm - 9pm
Wednesday: 6pm - 9pm
Thursday: 6pm - 9pm
Friday: By appointment
Saturday: By appointment
Sunday: N/A

Response Time to Call:

Weekdays: 1 Day
Weekends: 3 Days

Accessibility:

Are Near Public Transportation

Can Make Home Visits

Can Provide Telephone Counseling

Have Emergency Appointments Available

Have Mobile Services (Van,etc.)

Offer Evening Office Hours

Offer Weekend Office Hours


Qualifications

Years of Experience: 12

Licensing:

MD - LCSW-C [14636]

CT - LCSW [007332]

Degrees:

MSW

Credentials and Certifications:

American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work (ABECSW)


Fees and Payment Options

Individual: $100
Group: $60
Family: $120

Sliding Scale: Yes

Medicaid (or equivalent state insurance): Yes

Private Insurance or Out of Network: Yes

Free Services:

Brief Phone Consultation

Community Education

Counseling

Information & Referral

Initial Consultation/Evaluation

One Hour per wk for Returning Troops and Families

Insurance:

AETNA Health, Inc.	Priority Partners
AETNA Inc. (Open Choice)	United Behavioral Health (UBH)
AETNA Inc. (PPO)	United Healthcare
AMERIGROUP	United HealthCare (Options PPO)
CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield (PPO)	UnitedHealthcare
CIGNA HealthCare	US HealthCare
CIGNA HealthCare (PPO)	Value Options
Mid Atlantic Medical Services, Inc. (MAMSI) Alliance PPO


Problems Served (focus areas are bold)

Addictions/Other (gambling, sex, etc.)	Depression	Parenting Issues
Addictions/Substance	Domestic Violence	Personality Disorders
Adoption/Foster Care	Dual Diagnosis	Psychoses/Major Mental Illness
Aging	Education/Personal Development	Runaways
Anger Management	Family Dysfunction	Self Abuse
Anxiety/Panic Disorders	Forensic	Sexual Abuse/Rape
Attachment Disorders	Gender Identity	Sexual Disorders
Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder	Grief/Loss	Sexual Orientation
Behavioral Problems	Interpersonal Relationships	Sexuality Issues
Bipolar Disorders	Life Transitions	Spiritual/Religious Concerns
Career/Employment Concerns	Men's Issues	Stress
Child Abuse and Neglect	Multicultural Issues	Trauma/PTSD
Couple or Marital Issues	Pain Management	Women's Issues


Populations Served (focus areas are bold)

Age Groups:

Adolescents (13-17)	Children (6-12)	Seniors (60 +)
Adults (26-59)	Preschool (Under 6)	Young Adults (18-25)

Specific Populations:

ACOA (Adult Children of Alcoholics)	Children of Divorce	Grandparents
AIDS/HIV+	Chronic Illness	Interracial Families/Couples
Alzheimer's	College Students	Military/Veterans
Biracial	Disabled	Offenders/Perpetrators
Cancer Patients	Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual	Step Families
Caregivers	Gifted


Treatment Methods and Approaches (focus areas are bold)

Theoretical Approach:

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)	Focusing	Outreach
Behavioral	Forensic Evaluation	Parent Guidance
Case Management	Geriatric Consultation	Pastoral Therapy
Coaching	Gestalt	Prevention
Cognitive/Behavioral	Guardian ad Litem	Psychodrama
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)	Holistic	Psychodynamic
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)	Information and Referral	Psychological Testing and Evaluation
Evaluation/Diagnostic	Intervention (Alcohol, Drug, Gambling Addiction, etc.)	Schema Therapy
Expressive Therapy	Meditation/Relaxation	Short-Term (Brief Treatment)
Feminist	Narrative Therapy	Systemic

Methods Used:

Couple/Marital	Group	Peer Support
Educational or Psycho-Educational	Individual	Supervision/Consultation
Family Systems


Religious and Multi-cultural Experience (focus areas are bold)

Religious Experience:

Buddhist	Hindu	LDS/Mormon
Christian	Jewish	Muslim

Multi-cultural Experience:

African-American	Haitian	Native American
Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander
Cape Verdean	Irish	Portuguese
Caribbean


Professional Associations

National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

Groups


Anger Management

Thursday’s Anger Management 6 Sessions addressing common triggers of anger. Teens will learn how to identify, practice and utilize coping skills taught to resolve conflicts. Ideal Group Size 6-12 members.

Group Focus:

Anger Management

Group Status:
Group Type:

Forming
CBT

Member Age:

Adolescents (13-17)

Member Gender:

Any

Location:	Laurel, MD 20707
Phone:	(301) 801-4626

Meeting Day:	Thursday
Meeting Time:	Evening
Meeting Frequency:	Weekly


Anxiety Group

Tuesday’s Anxiety Management 6 Sessions addressing common triggers of anxiety. Members will learn how to identify, practice and utilize coping skills taught to better manage feels of anxiety. Ideal Group Size 6-12 members.

Group Focus:

Anxiety/Panic Disorders

Group Status:
Group Type:

Forming
CBT

Member Age:

Adults (26-59)

Member Gender:

Any

Location:	Laurel, MD 20707
Phone:	(301) 801-4626

Meeting Day:	Tuesday
Meeting Time:	Evening
Meeting Frequency:	Weekly


Couples Group

Wednesday’s Couple's Therapy 6 Sessions addressing common struggles couples have in relationships. Couples will learn how to identify, practice, utilize their communication style and the needs of their partner. Ideal Group Size 6-12 members.

Group Focus:

Couple/Marital Issues

Group Status:
Group Type:

Forming
CBT

Member Age:

Young Adults (18-25)
Adults (26-59)

Member Gender:
Relation to Focus:

Any
Partners or Spouses

Location:	Laurel, MD 20707
Phone:	(301) 801-4626

Meeting Day:	Wednesday
Meeting Time:	Evening
Meeting Frequency:	Weekly

Le Andrea Banks, LCSWC

Licensed Clinical Social Worker