Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) emphasizes utilizing compassion to understand yourself and the people around you. It’s a good option for people dealing with shame or self-criticism that causes emotional distress.
Developing compassion for yourself and others requires practice. Practicing self-compassion exercises can help you manage shame and guilt, which can help you develop compassion for the people around you.
(I am currently full and not accepting new clients.) Are you finding that your life isn't what you envisioned? Are you feeling depleted, anxious, stuck, parenting a challenging child, or wondering who you are? Are you looking for a safe, nurturing environment with a highly skilled practitioner? Especially an authentic person who believes that the process can and should include laughter? Working...
The way that we think and feel about ourselves has a profound impact on our quality of life and how we work through our problems. I work with clients who are looking for new ways to cope with life, and seek to change the behaviors and thinking patterns that are no longer serving them. I believe that patterns that are arising in present day have their roots in learned behaviors and traumatic eve...
If you or someone you know is struggling with a mental/emotional health issue I want you to know that there is hope. Mental Health counseling (psychotherapy) has been proven to help people recover strength, hope, wellbeing, and a sense of purpose/meaning in life for people suffering from mental and emotional struggles. My approach in helping you involves establishing a trust relationship and a...
I am adept at treating much of the human condition because my training is existential-humanistic. My approach is holistic, client-centered, and tailored to the specific place you are in the world. I will help you move to your place of purpose and meaning, as well as evoke your innate healing ability. I do not think there is an ideal client, but there is an ideal relationship that we establish...
My work with each client is integrative and dynamic. My "home base" is in contemporary feminist psychodynamic therapy, but I utilize techniques from CBT, DBT, internal family systems, mindfulness, and sensorimotor psychotherapy to tailor my approach to a client's presenting needs. I'm a firm believer that a person will not feel safe exploring difficult areas in therapy if they don't feel...
Welcoming new clients over Telehealth until it's deemed safe to re-meet in person! As a therapist I offer a safe space and open ears for those looking for non-judgmental psychological support. Life can be overwhelming, with the constant stress of balancing work, self, play, family, relationships, social life and outside obligations. I believe that psychotherapy can be a very helpful tool when...
I work with individuals who are ready to make positive changes in their lives. I utilize a holistic approach in my sessions to ensure that my clients will have the tools necessary to maintain balance in all areas of their lives. I strive to create a safe, accepting environment where my client’s feel comfortable to “do the work” required to have the breakthroughs they are aiming for. I specializ...
Non-judgment and compassion are central to my professional belief system, as well as my personal one. As a counselor, I focus on creating a safe and trusting environment within the therapy room. I aim to create a space where, if just for an hour, a client can take off their armor and feel truly seen and understood. While I cater my treatment style to each client based on their own specific need...
I believe that people do not go to therapy to change who they are, but to let go of who they are not. I act as a guide for adult individuals and couples using mindfulness, relational, and cognitive therapies to identify and change unhealthy survival skills and irrational thought, behavioral, and relational patterns that have lead you off course. It is through this process of becoming aware that...
I believe in transformation - yours (and mine), and that the draw towards the good is irresistible. I want to know your story, how you tell it, and where you hope it will go. As your unfoldment happens (and, yes, it's always messy), it can be helpful to have a partner in this incredibly difficult yet doable work. As you move from less happy to more happy, you'll have an ally. Give me a relative...
Do you remember a time when you were calm and at peace? Has it been difficult to see the light ahead of you and find ways to get back on track in your life? What if you can get on that path you envisioned and able to return to your previous level of functioning? I believe we all have stories to tell and your story matters. I understand that it can be quiet challenging and scary to know at which...
Sometimes we experience periods of stress, feel stuck, and wonder how it has all happened. I am here to help you make sense of things if you are feeling overwhelmed by emotions, tense relationships, or dysfunctional behavior. I have experience working with a wide range of populations: Adolescents, Families, Couples, Trauma, & Sexual Health. Call for a free phone consultation. Trauma and other...
I help women and couples who are currently experiencing overwhelming life changes or challenges. Communication issues, break up, infidelity, relocation, depression, anxiety, job stress or just figuring out what's next, are some of the reasons people come to see me. When situations stop you in your tracks or it feels like you need to manage life better is when I can help you realize your true in...
( English | español ) Welcome! My name is Kelly Banas and I am a collaborative, engaging, and compassionate licensed mental health therapist. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship between therapist and client creates the condition for change in counseling. Operating off of this humanistic principle, I am highly empathic, accepting, non-judgmental and open to my client’s past and curr...
