Banks Clippinger
Psychotherapist​
Welcome to the journey of self-discovery and growth. As a dedicated psychotherapist, Banks is here to listen, explore, and walk alongside you wherever you are on your unique path, with unwavering curiosity, authenticity, and compassion. They work with individuals, couples, families, and groups, and are a researcher at Columbia University. Banks brings a passionate commitment to working through life's complexities, as well as current knowledge on the latest developments in psychology. Together, you can explore a diverse range of your questions and concerns.
Drawing from various modalities such as positive psychology, psychodynamic, existential, mindfulness, and narrative therapies, Banks offers a collaborative and relational approach to therapy. You will investigate themes of storytelling, attachment, pleasure, meaning, and purpose, weaving together the threads of your life to cultivate richness, depth, and wellbeing.
She believes that symptoms are the psyche's way of communicating with us, urging us to delve deeper into understanding and nourishing our inner selves. In the therapeutic space, Banks aims to foster acceptance and understanding, even of the parts of ourselves we may find objectionable, recognizing their inherent value in our journey towards wholeness. Together, you will explore the depths of your experiences, understanding that the work is often most intense where the soul resides. We will also clarify your values and character strengths within the fluid fabric of human experience, embracing the complexity and mystery that enriches everyday life. Their goal is to support you in living more intuitively, with greater clarity, peace, and a deeper sense of self.
Life is multifaceted, and she is here to help you navigate its complexities with reflection, acceptance, and courage, while simultaneously challenging you to establish healthy cognitive and behavioral patterns. Whether you're grappling with acute current stressors, identity development, multigenerational traumas, and/or beyond, Banks invites you to explore with her, diving deep into yourself to uncover your true nature.
By giving yourself permission to seek support, you're taking an important step towards nurturing your soul and living a more expressive, meaningful life. Let us embark on this transformative journey together!