Kirsten Banks
LPC, CPCS, CAI, CIP
Therapeutic Recovery Network
327 Dahlonega Street Suite 1901A, Cumming, GA 30040
Kirsten is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a nationally Certified Interventionist (CAI & CIP), and a Certified PC Trauma Therapist. She works with individuals and families suffering from complex substance use disorders and mental health issues. She is the founder of Therapeutic Recovery Network and offers Intervention, Consulting, and Counseling services for mental health and substance abuse issues.
Experience
Kirsten uses a network approach to facilitate the necessary services for each individual in the family. She has found that this collaborative approach is most effective and allows her to assess and develop a tailored plan for individuals and families to find their path to healing. Kirsten has worked in the addiction and behavioral health field for over 20 years and specializes in substance use disorder, mental health, codependency, trauma, as well as families, couples, and individuals struggling with addiction & mental health issues.
Education
Kirsten earned her BA and BS degrees in Sociology and a minor in Rehabilitative Services in Women’s Studies from the University of Florida in 1998. In 2005, she earned her Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling from Argosy University.
In addition to her work as a therapist and interventionist, Kirsten has had extensive community involvement in the local area to help combat the impact of drug addiction on the community. Kirsten developed and facilitates a local support group and online support community called Parent Recovery Network (PRN) for parents and grandparents with loved ones of all ages who have any type of addiction.
Types of Interventions you are Trained to Perform:
Substance Use Disorders, Mental Health, Process Addictions
When did you become a member of AIS?:
2024
