Welcome to my practice. My name is Jessie Bannister and I’m a licensed therapist that has been in the mental health field since 2012. Before becoming a therapist I focused on a career in the corporate world. What I came to realize was that, though there were rewarding parts of my job, I was really most drawn to the interpersonal and relational aspects of my work. This realization ultimately helped direct me towards my true calling as a therapist. I believe therapy can help people live more fully and a process I believe deeply in.
My Approach Since I have walked different paths in my own life, I think you will find my approach to be non-judgmental, down to earth and practical. I guide each client towards their right combination of personal insight, skill building and committed actions to ensure their time in therapy feels positive and effective. I am an integrated therapist meaning I draw from different modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
My Experience I’m a board certified psychotherapist and a clinical member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. I’ve had the pleasure of providing therapy services in Marin, Sonoma, San Francisco, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties since 2012. During this time I’ve served clients with diverse backgrounds, life experiences and issues that brought them to therapy. I’ve worked in a range of settings including K-12 school districts, college campuses, community health organizations and major medical facilities. I ultimately chose to transition to private practice because it allowed me to have greater flexibility in how I support my clients. In 2020 I transitioned to a hybrid of tele-therapy and in-person psychotherapy.
Training and credentials
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist LMFT 90181
Trained in Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR Therapy)
Level 3 Advanced TEAM-CBT Therapist at the Feeling Good Institute
PMH-C Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional from Postpartum International
Professional Associations
Clinical Member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)