Hi there, I'm Kirsten! Do you miss being in control of your emotions? Do you struggle with racing thoughts or a lack of motivation? Ready to make yourself a priority again? I am here to help! As a Licensed therapist specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), I can help you get back into the driver's seat of your emotional roller coaster called life. In addition, with my knowledge and experience of using the trauma recovery and empowerment model (TREM), I will be able to help you work through past experiences that are still a struggle today. I want to provide a safe space for you to be your most authentic self. Life can be hard but you don't have to go through it alone. I love mixing different types of therapy tools including mindfulness, psycho-education, journaling techniques and much more! Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, self-confidence or life in general I will be able to provide evidence-based techniques for you to become your best self.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

After our first session, we will be able to set both short-term and long-term goals specific to your wants and needs. We will then work together on implementing different counseling skills and techniques specific to those goals. From there we will start building your mental health coping toolbox so you can start building to be your best self.

What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?

Some of the tools we will be using come from CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) and DBT (dialectical behavioral therapy) therapy approaches. These include exploring emotional regulation, interpersonal skills, mindfulness skills, and grounding techniques including journaling, deep breathing, thought processing and Socratic questioning. We will work on increasing self-care tools to help maintain that best version of yourself!

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I will be able to provide specific worksheets, activities, and therapy tools to address your short-term and long-term goals.

About Kirsten Banach