Courtney Simpson Banks (she/her/hers)

Post-traumatic stress disorder emerges after either experiencing or witnessing a distressing event. Signs include intrusive memories, avoidance of things that remind you of the trauma, negative changes in mood and thoughts, and hyperarousal. I provide Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE) for individuals struggling with distressing thoughts and memories related to previous trauma. Learn how to effectively cope with your trauma in a way that allows you to move forward and gain control of your life.

Body image dissatisfaction is widespread in our current sociocultural climate hyperfocused on appearance. Negative thoughts and feelings about your body lead to unhealthy food and exercise behaviors and can be both psychologically and physically damaging. Constant criticism, guilt, and shame about your body weight and shape does not have to be your reality! Learn how to break free from preoccupation with your appearance and spend your time engaging in activities that make your life worth living.

Eating disorders are serious, complex illnesses that significantly interfere with quality of life and can result in severe health complications. Treatment for these conditions requires specialized care from a skilled and compassionate clinician. I provide evidence-based treatment for anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and avoidant and restrictive feeding and eating disorder. Learn how to break free from food rules and spend your energy building a meaningful life.

I provide Family-Based Treatment (FBT) to families with adolescents and young adults with eating disorders. FBT involves the whole family in their child's recovery from an eating disorder, does not blame the family for the illness, and empowers parents to take charge of feeding their child. This approach focuses on achieving recovery by treating the symptoms directly and returning individuals to their unique ideal body weight.

I provide Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE) for individuals struggling with distressing thoughts and memories related to previous trauma.

I provide Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for individuals struggling to regulate their emotions in a healthy way. Learn effective coping skills and strategies to navigate distressing emotions and respond to challenging situations in ways that are consistent with your long-term goals.

I provide Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for individuals struggling to regulate their emotions in a healthy way. Learn effective coping skills and strategies to navigate distressing emotions and respond to challenging situations in ways that are consistent with your long-term goals.