Kristen Jackson Banister

Beyond theories, approaches, and interventions; therapy is, for me, an incredible opportunity to accompany you on the path to creating the life you long to live. It is human to experience longing, discomfort, anxiety, sadness, grief, loss and trauma. To learn from our hard experiences; to grow, heal and change in response to them takes courage and strength. At the center of my work is an unwavering belief in your capacity. I believe that the life you imagine is possible and that, if you’re reading this, it’s already on the way. Let me support you in your journey. It’d be my privilege. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Arizona. I am an advanced student of Peter Levine’s Somatic Experiencing. I believe in order to move toward wholeness, it helps to include the whole-self; body, mind and heart. Each person has their own way of growing. My task is to see your way and support you with techniques and presence. These uncertain times can bring anxiety, loneliness, addiction, relationship conflict, and grief. These experiences are not pathology, they are part of being human in our present-day world. It would be my privilege to be an ally on your path. You don’t have to navigate the way alone.