Bani'ci' Townsend-Harrison

Hi there, I'm Bani'ci'!

Everyone has a story that has shaped their present. Mental wellness begins with unfolding that story and creatively fashioning those tools into resources for the future. I embrace active listening, the creative arts, and evidence-based research to partner with you to enhance overall mental wellness and address substance use.

My focus

I am most comfortable working with clients who recognize that treatment is a partnership with them at the center of the process. I have worked with clients ranging from 7 to 95 years old. Disorders treated include, but are not limited to: anxiety, depression, Bipolar Disorder, Substance-Use Disorder, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation, trauma, and PTSD.

My approach

I integrate the foundations of education with those of mental health. Understanding how you learn, recognizing the social determinants of health, and drawing from your value system stand to enhance outcomes. I embrace Person-Centered Therapy, medication management, CBT, DBT, and recognition of the impact of animal-assisted therapy.