Jenny Banks, M.Ed. Ed.S. RMHCI

Are you seeking to fight back against anxiety or depression, to learn about yourself, to show up more authentically, or to feel more empowered?

I’ve worked with many people like you, and I’m here to help you pursue these goals. By creating a warm, empathetic, and authentic space to connect with you, I can help you expand your self-knowledge, befriend your body and mind, reduce your anxiety, and improve your mood and relationships. Together, we can help you move toward self-love and toward sustained support and satisfaction in your life.

As a Queer therapist, I particularly connect with and enjoy serving those of the LGBTQIA+ community as well as those who are ethically non monogamous or members of the kink community.

You’ll find that I’m an enthusiastic advocate in and outside of the counseling space and look forward to celebrating the identities that make you unique. I am happy to consult, and look forward to meeting you to see if we’re a good fit for ongoing therapy!

Jenny’s Background and Credentials:

Beginning their education in Occupational Therapy, Jenny quickly found themselves enjoying the conversations with their clients even more than the therapeutic OT interventions. They swiftly oriented to continue her path with counseling which felt like coming home. Jenny obtained their Master’s and Specialist degrees in Education and Mental Health Counseling at the University of Florida in 2022.

In her graduate program she worked with diverse clinicians and client. They extensively trained in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy to help clients address phobias and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Jenny also trained in Narrative, CBT, and DBT therapies.

Jenny is passionate about the mind-body connection and is currently pursuing certification in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, a somatic based therapy, to help more clients find safety in their bodies and process trauma.

Outside of work you can find Jenny spending time with friends and family, needle crafting, or playing Dungeons and Dragons. They take care of their physical and mental health by spending time outdoors, by the water, or weightlifting.