Dr. Kristin Amy Banas, PhD, CA | Psychotherapist

About Dr. Kristin Amy Banas

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Kristin Amy Banas

Dr. Amy Banas (PSB 94027758) is a Psychological Associate who earned her PhD in Human Development from the University of California, Berkeley, where she researched human decision-making related to violence and aggression. Amy completed her traineeship in the Piedmont Unified School District, focusing predominantly on adolescent mental health and school-based therapy. She has also served as a lay counselor for many years through the Stephen’s Ministry program, which provides mental health support to community members who otherwise could not afford care. Amy is currently supervised by Dr. Benjamin Evare (PSY 29833). Amy’s approach to therapy is warm, holistic, and client-centered, often peppered with some humor. In addition to DBT-informed practices, she uses CBT, existential-humanistic, and solution focused methods to form hypotheses about what is going on and then works collaboratively with the client to - as a team - build, test, evaluate and revise strategies for the best path toward client goals. Teamwork has long been a part of Amy’s life. Prior to her PhD, she competed as an NCAA Division I student-athlete, was a USA Track and Field Level II certified youth coach and has worked with novice and elite athletes in numerous capacities. This expertise lends itself to a passion for working with athletes or anyone struggling with high-stress and high-performance contexts, as well as those recovering from injury. Due to her own life experience, Amy also has expertise helping people navigate life after concussion and brain injury. Amy has experience working with eating disorders, NSSI, anxiety, depression, identity/purpose, bullying, academic stress, ADHD, spiritual/existential exploration, violence exposure, and sexual assault and feels kindred to “highly sensitive” folks whose emotions feel SO BIG sometimes. She believes everyone deserves the opportunity to redeem the hard parts of life and find beauty in the messy and broken places.

In-network insurances

Popular visit reasons

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Young Adult Issues

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Psychosexual Evaluation

Office location

Dr. Kristin Amy Banas, PhD also offers online video visits for patients

The Wise Mind Institute

617 Veterans Blvd, Ste 107, Redwood City, CA 94063

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Education and background

Practice names

The Wise Mind Institute

Education and training

University of California, Berkeley, PhD in Human Development and Counseling

NPI number

1164208088

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Kristin Amy Banas?

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Is Dr. Kristin Amy Banas accepting new patients?

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Does Dr. Kristin Amy Banas accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Dr. Kristin Amy Banas online?

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What practice does Dr. Kristin Amy Banas work with?

Dr. Kristin Amy Banas works with The Wise Mind Institute.

Where is Dr. Kristin Amy Banas's office located?

Dr. Kristin Amy Banas has 2 office locations in Redwood City, view full addresses on Dr. Banas's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Kristin Amy Banas?

Dr. Kristin Amy Banas frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Kristin Amy Banas on their profile.