Meet Lorin, Your Atlanta Trauma, Anxiety & OCD Therapist
Why I Became a Therapist
My path to becoming a therapist wasn't a straight line. Before entering the mental health field, I spent eight years working with all types of animals, much of that with primates. I've always been fascinated by animal behavior, including how animals communicate, respond to their environments, develop relationships, and adapt to the world around them.
(License #CSW005315)
Hi! I’m Lorin, and I use she/her/hers pronouns. I’m so glad you’re here. I know reaching out for therapy can feel vulnerable, and I want this to be a space where you feel welcomed, understood, and accepted for who you are.
I enjoy working with clients who are curious, open to new perspectives, and ready to explore patterns that may no longer be serving them. Our reactions to stress, trauma, and difficult experiences often make sense in the context of what we've been through. At the same time, those patterns can sometimes leave us feeling stuck or disconnected from the life we want.
Together, we'll slow things down, understand what's happening beneath the surface, and explore new ways of responding. One of the most rewarding parts of being a therapist is building the trusting relationship that allows meaningful healing to occur.
I love helping people explore who they are, what they want, and how to create a life that aligns with their values.
Lorin Banks, LCSW
That curiosity eventually expanded to human behavior and the many factors that shape how we think, feel, relate, and respond to our experiences. I became fascinated by the ways our environments, relationships, experiences, and learned responses can influence how we move through the world.
This path eventually led me to the field of mental health and, ultimately, to becoming a therapist.
What drew me to therapy was the opportunity to combine that curiosity about behavior with something deeply relational: getting to know people as individuals and helping them better understand themselves. I find it meaningful to help clients make sense of patterns that may have developed for very understandable reasons, while also exploring whether those patterns are still serving them today.
I don't believe therapy is about changing who you are or telling you how you should live. I'm interested in helping you understand yourself with greater compassion, develop more choice in how you respond, and create a life that feels more aligned with who you are and what matters to you.
My Approach
Whatever you bring into our sessions, my goal is to meet you with compassion and without judgment. We'll explore what matters to you and what may be getting in the way of living the life you want. My goal is to create a safe space where you feel seen, heard, understood, supported, and empowered. In a world that is often filled with discrimination and marginalization, I strive to provide culturally affirming and LGBTQIA2S+ affirming therapy.
How I Work
My approach is integrative and draws from evidence-based approaches including ACT, DBT, EMDR, IFS-informed parts work, Mindful Self-Compassion, ERP, and somatic approaches. I tailor therapy to each client's needs rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach.
Ready When You Are
If you think we might be a good fit, I'd be glad to connect. You don't need to have everything figured out before reaching out.
