Linda L Bannister

I work with families, children, adolescents, and adults, to understand their emotional health, learn emotional regulation, identify personal strengths, heal from traumatic experiences, and find positive ways of expressing their thoughts and feelings, providing support and hope for strengthening connections in relationships and in the family. I serve families in learning positive parenting skills, and help individuals manage life transitions, depression, anxiety and resolve trauma histories. I connect well with youth through playfulness and creative expression. Personal growth is a creative process. I offer art therapy, which can help in expressing thoughts that are difficult to put in words. One does not need to be an artist to use art therapy, but a willingness to explore. Art therapy has the unique ability to unlock emotional expression by facilitating non-verbal communication. I seek to approach problems with openness, withholding judgment, with a view to learn from problems and difficulties. I strive to meet you where you are today, honor your unique story, recognizing personal strengths and struggles with compassionate acceptance and trust. Everyone has the potential to increase self-awareness and find courage for change.