Marlynn Banta, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Marlynn Banta

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Bipolar Disorder

Anxiety

Depression

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Mood Disorders

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Treatment approaches

Art Therapy

Dialectical (DBT)

Christian Counseling

Gestalt

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Interpersonal

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Asian

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Marlynn Banta

I have nearly three decades of private and public mental health experience in California as a licensed therapist and nurse. I currently see adults of all ages, primarily those struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, and OCD. If desired, I can also explore concerns about religion and spirituality. My approach I am an eclectic practitioner. I am pragmatic, meeting clients where they are and not "putting them in a box." I primarily utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, but I've been trained in other techniques and decide what makes most sense after the first session. A lesson that guides my work is to comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable. My focus I work with adults of all ages. Many are dealing with work, marriage, and unresolved childhood issues. In addition to distorted thinking or emotional challenges, many clients also have practical problems, such as finances or illness. Though my sessions focus on mental health, I discuss options with clients on addressing other pressing concerns. My communication style I have worked with highly educated professionals in private practice and low-income patients in county clinics. Thus, I have learned to adapt to a variety of backgrounds and needs. I see myself as practical and applied, speaking directly and not mentioning theory (unless asked by clients). I anticipate that clients will be truthful in session. My journey to mental healthcare My initial job was as a county therapist and case manager for children with serious emotional disturbances. Next, as a state contractor, I do chart reviews and in-person audits of psychiatric hospitals, psychiatric nursing facilities, and county clinics. I have been in private practice for more than 15 years, doing in-person therapy and telehealth. My goals for you Once we have agreed on reasonable goals, my job is to keep working towards the goal. I give "assignments" since much of the growth takes place outside of the therapy sessions.

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Popular visit reasons

Addiction Follow Up

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Addiction Follow Up

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Central CA

Education and training

Loma Linda University, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy

NPI number

1962725408

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What practice does Marlynn Banta work with?

Marlynn Banta works with Rula Health - Central CA.

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