My name is Ashley S. Banach; I utilize psychoanalytic therapy to help children, adolescents, and adults explore complex emotions, process life transitions, and develop self-understanding. I specialize in working with patients navigating a wide array of problems, such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship difficulties, trauma and personality pathology.

I provide individual psychoanalytic therapy, parental guidance, and psychological assessment services to children, adolescents, and adults. For child patients, I take a developmental, psychoanalytic play therapy approach. I work with children to help them process big feelings, build self-esteem, learn about relationships, and develop their growing sense of self. With adolescent patients, I take an identity-focused perspective that helps them understand the complexities of their past experiences, foster insight into interpersonal and emotional patterns, and build a sense of autonomy and self-sufficiency. With adult patients, I encourage a deep exploration of identity and personality traits, support the processing of past trauma, and work collaboratively with them to understand how these factors relate to current psychological difficulties, occupational frustrations, and relationship conflicts.

I enjoy the opportunity to help patients make sense of their story, how it has impacted who they are today, and how it can inform who they want to be in the future. This work facilitates understanding of current struggles, fosters insight into one's strengths and difficulties, and helps identify pathways for personal growth. I recognize that every patient’s journey is unique, and I tailor my treatment plans to each client’s individual experience. I view the connection between the therapist and patient as the primary catalyst for patient progress and strive to build a safe, trustworthy, therapeutic relationship, fostering curiosity, insight, and self-acceptance