https://www.lisamimmobanisterpsydllc.com/home daily 1.0 2022-01-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a683e296d4fa04272abe4c/3a81e1d7-6edf-4b0d-ba9c-981728e511a1/DSC_9314.jpg Home - Meet Lisa I’m Dr. Lisa Banister and I’m a clinical psychologist, wife, mom of twins, dog mom, yoga lover, proud Philadelphian and music enthusiast. I have been in private practice in Wayne, PA since 2007. I prefer to be active, collaborative and to use solution oriented approaches to deliver practical strategies to life’s problems. I promise to bring the best of myself to sessions and strive to be authentic, compassionate, to think creatively and to maybe even laugh a little. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a683e296d4fa04272abe4c/be2f6bfb-d261-4b3b-a4f1-5bda1ab6c901/DSC_9211.jpg Home - Therapy requires curiosity, humility, vulnerability, flexibility, and openness. In return, therapy can be life changing. It can offer a new perspective and a deeper understanding of one’s whole self. It can connect dots to make sense of things that never quite added up and it can offer a safe place to explore and reflect. https://www.lisamimmobanisterpsydllc.com/aboutlisa daily 0.75 2022-01-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a683e296d4fa04272abe4c/6303b5ba-0be5-4630-ad5e-093312618ef9/DSC_9255+%281%29.jpg About Lisa - Individualized Approach Therapy can be challenging and painful at times. It requires a person to stretch outside of his/her comfort zone and to think about things differently. It requires curiosity, humility, vulnerability, flexibility, and openness. Therapy asks a lot of a person’s time, finances, and motivation. In return, therapy can be life changing. It can offer a new perspective and a deeper understanding of one’s whole self. It can connect dots to make sense of things that never quite added up and it can offer a safe place to explore and reflect. Therapy is not one size fits all and should be customized to each individual. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a683e296d4fa04272abe4c/f204983c-af13-4b64-827c-238485f5c9ca/DSC_9225+%281%29.jpg About Lisa - Authentic, Compassionate, Creative Thinker & A Little Bit of Humor My formal training and education is in the psychodynamic psychotherapies (think: object relations, early attachment, family systems). I feel fortunate to have been exposed to these theoretical models through my graduate training and rely on my understanding of these orientations to help conceptualize and diagnose presenting problems. The truth, however, is that the style of these therapies do not fit my personality. I prefer to be active, collaborative and to use solution oriented approaches to deliver practical strategies to life’s problems. I promise to bring the best of myself to sessions and strive to be authentic, compassionate, to think creatively and to maybe even laugh a little. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a683e296d4fa04272abe4c/cfa73544-e808-4f3a-82e2-d382cfc18d7a/DSC_9278.jpg About Lisa - Clinical Psychologist, Wife, Mom of Twins, Dog Mom, Yoga Lover, Proud Philadelphian & Music Enthusiast I’m Dr. Lisa Banister and I’m a clinical psychologist, wife, mom of twins, dog mom, yoga lover, proud Philadelphian and music enthusiast. I have been in private practice in Wayne, PA since 2007. I started my practice while I was working full time at the Renfrew Center for Eating Disorders in Radnor, PA. During that time, I was invited to interview to be part of a team of resilience trainers at the University of Pennsylvania to deliver trainings to the United States Army. I knew nothing about the military but I just had a feeling this could be something special. I accepted the invitation and embarked on a five day experiential interview that resulted in an offer. This was one of those unexpected pivotal moments in my life. I began to deepen my knowledge in resilience and mental toughness and spent time learning from and teaching thousands of our Army’s greatest leaders. The work I did with this organization changed me as a person and enhanced my skillset. I use adapted versions of these skills all of the time in my sessions with clients and feel passionate about sharing what prevents and treats mental health issues. https://www.lisamimmobanisterpsydllc.com/services daily 0.75 2022-01-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a683e296d4fa04272abe4c/ed164651-4300-4c1c-9e00-0c0eaa528674/Consultaton2.png Services hand-drawn aim target icon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a683e296d4fa04272abe4c/4fd8f6df-0494-4dec-8db2-c5a8125f9726/Hybrid+Coaching.png Services hand-drawn empty pill bottle icon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a683e296d4fa04272abe4c/1638375333521-TTDU7IEMND6P6U7XG0LH/2.png Services hand-drawn armchair icon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a683e296d4fa04272abe4c/0f71eabc-fef5-4dbd-8ee8-c618ebc9c573/Workshops.png Services hand-drawn simplified needles in back acupuncture icon https://www.lisamimmobanisterpsydllc.com/areasoffocus daily 0.75 2022-01-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a683e296d4fa04272abe4c/1638838245594-SN4AQXX3IGOFISR34LRQ/unsplash-image-6dW3xyQvcYE.jpg Areas of Focus - Executives I combine coaching and therapy techniques for executives to uncover issues that may be slowing progress and to capitalize on existing strengths to continue to thrive. I became interested in this specialty after I spent 5 years as part of a training team at the University of Pennsylvania working with the Non Commissioned Officers of our United States Army. Learning and teaching skills to this unique population of elite leaders was such a profound experience. It has been one of my biggest pleasures to continue this work with high performing individuals and executives. Areas of focus include: Work/life balance cultivating interests outside of one’s profession goal setting leadership style effective communication problem solving team management stress and burnout general mental health issues like depression, anxiety and interpersonal struggles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a683e296d4fa04272abe4c/1638838454707-S6T5EMZPWKJDQM2TLY3Q/unsplash-image-eAfrl7A6gBs.jpg Areas of Focus - Women and Mental Health Being a woman can feel complicated sometimes! The many hats we wear and the feeling like there is never enough time in the day to accomplish everything that needs to be done. Some areas specific to women include: Infertility Women’s Health Stages of Motherhood Sexuality Identity outside of Motherhood Work/Life Balance specific to being the primary parent Depression Anxiety Self Esteem Wellness Culture and Societal Pressure for the ideal of Perfection https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a683e296d4fa04272abe4c/34ee4983-4b48-4074-99a0-55534445a527/unsplash-image-b9wsEM40Cv0.jpg Areas of Focus - Resilience and Mental Toughness Early detection and prevention of issues like depression and anxiety in adolescents can course correct and promote well being. Skills rooted in the science of positive psychology will focus on the following: Optimism Gratitude Putting things into Perspective Effective Communication The Power of Connection Identifying and Building on Character Strengths Mindfulness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61a683e296d4fa04272abe4c/fdf9cc24-6560-4bc6-893d-72e30b944080/unsplash-image-QZub8Ni3x_c.jpg Areas of Focus - Eating Disorder Treatment Individual therapy for men and women on the eating disorder spectrum who are appropriate for an outpatient level of care including: Restricting Binge Eating Binge/Purge Orthorexia Body Image Disordered Eating in Athletes https://www.lisamimmobanisterpsydllc.com/contact daily 0.75 2022-01-03 https://www.lisamimmobanisterpsydllc.com/faqs daily 0.75 2022-01-04 https://www.lisamimmobanisterpsydllc.com/leave-a-testimonial daily 0.75 2022-01-11