Tired of struggling with the same nagging issues plaguing you no matter how hard you try to change? I would love to help you uncover the root problems and build skills so you can experience the fulfilling life and relationships you desire. I will guide you through examining your experiences, evaluating your choices, and provide encouragement as you work towards your goals.
I appreciate that taking the step of seeking help is difficult and I aim to create an environment where you can feel safe and understood. I provide affordable and effective counseling for children, parents, families, and individuals. My specialties are adoption, attachment, trauma, family and relational issues.
I appreciate that taking the step of seeking help is difficult and I aim to create an environment where you can feel safe and understood. I provide affordable and effective counseling for children, parents, families, and individuals. My specialties are adoption, attachment, trauma, family and relational issues.
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Jan Bannister is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and has maintained her private practice in the Tampa Bay area since 2008. Jan specializes in working with adoptive children and families addressing issues of attachment, trauma, and loss. In addition, she does Christian counseling, couples counseling, family therapy, and individual therapy.
I do not use one particular method of therapy but tailor treatment to the specific needs of the clients. When working with children and adolescents I include parents whenever appropriate, particularly when issues are related to attachment and trauma. By far the most valuable tools I have are God's Word, prayer, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
How can I tell if the behavior I am seeing in my adopted child is normal behavior for her age or if it is related to adoption? Parents of adopted children frequently hear from friends or relatives "My child does that all the time - it's just normal behavior." Most children have occasional temper tantrums when they don't get their way or exhibit other challenging behaviors like lying, arguing, or fighting with siblings.
Attachment is the deep, enduring connection that develops between a child and caregiver during the first several years of life. The quality of attachment has a profound impact on how a child views himself and the world around him. Attachments provide the pattern for all other relationships. Children who form secure attachments are more likely to develop and maintain healthy and positive relationships throughout their lifetime.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a psychotherapy discovered and developed by Francine Shapiro in 1987. EMDR allows people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress brought on by traumatic experiences. Repeated studies have shown that EMDR is a highly effective evidence-based therapy that provides relief in a relatively short period of time in contrast to other psychotherapy techniques.
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