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Kristina Banaitis

Licensed Clinical Socal Worker #LCSW85208
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Kristina Banaitis, MSW, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Socal Worker #LCSW85208
(805) 356-3664

I am humbled and honored to be a vessel of God to serve others as a therapist. As a licensed counselor, my passion is to provide Christian counseling to individuals, families, and groups struggling with a wide variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, and more. Through our sessions together my hope is that you will grow in your ability to focus on your relationships, plug into the Spirit from moment to moment, and find rest, strength, and comfort during your most difficult times.

Thousand Oaks - Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri

About

My desire is to empower you to create the life that God wants for you, following God’s one and only son Jesus during the trials of your life. With empathy and respect, I will seek to be a trustworthy guide who walks with you toward the goals and desired outcomes you determine for yourself. Whether you’re dealing with conflict in your relationships, the pain of loss, symptoms of depression or anxiety, the uncertainties that accompany the aging process, or other concerns, I would be honored to journey with you and discover a rich and meaningful life, with God’s help.

My Goal as a Christian Counselor

My goal as a counselor is to serve my clients by empowering individuals, families, and groups to attain their mental health, wellness, and personal goals. I find great joy in helping people discover their God-given gifts and His purpose and call for their lives. My prayer is that through our time together, you will gain confidence in the Lord and His ability to carry you from darkness to light, from hardship to hope.

What I Offer in Christian Counseling

I offer a safe environment and non-judgmental attitude to foster trust and open communication. With warmth and compassion, I will accept you for who you are, emphasizing your value as someone made in the image of God. As your counselor, I will respect your individuality and confidentiality, following your lead to determine what we address in each session according to your desires and comfort level.

My Approach to Christian Counseling

The Christian faith is the foundation of my personal life and my professional approach. I strongly believe that through Christ we can move mountains in our lives, with Christ we can persevere through the hardships of our circumstances, and through Christ, we can experience peace even when we are in the midst of chaos. If you are open to it, I would love to pray with you in our sessions together.

Biography

Qualifications & Experience

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a Bachelor’s and a Master’s in Social Work from Vytautas Magnus University in Lithuania, Europe. In addition to counseling, my professional experience includes work in nursing homes, Home Health Care, Hospice, and Palliative Care.

My Call to Christian Counseling

For as long as I can remember, I have always been eager to help others. My beloved grandmother had a stroke when I was 9 years old. I adored her and desired to help her in any way I could. She was my inspiration to pursue Social Work as my profession to serve others.

More About Me/On a Personal Note

I find most comfort and peace when I engage in private prayer or participate in group prayer with fellow believers. My daily joy is filled by spending time with my husband and our three young children. We like to go to the beach, hike, and watch movies together.

Services and Specialities

Areas of Expertise/Specialties

  • Abandonment and Neglect
  • Aging and Geriatric Issues
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Coaching
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Family Counseling
  • Grief and Loss
  • Group Counseling
  • Individual Counseling
  • Infidelity and Affairs
  • Online Counseling
  • Personal Development
  • Relationship Issues
  • Spiritual Development
  • Women’s Issues

Aging and Geriatric Issues

Growing old is a normal and natural part of life in this world. Aging can bring many different challenges to our daily routine. When we embrace the natural cycle of life with the help of Christian counseling, we can realize the value of wisdom, experience, maturity, personal growth, and opportunities for reconciliation and hope.

Grief and Loss

The loss of a loved one is unavoidable in our lives. The pain and emptiness can become unbearable. You are not meant to go through it alone. God desires for you to find comfort. “Blessed are they that mourn,” taught Jesus, “for they shall be comforted” (Matthew 5:4). Christian grief counseling can lead you to the path of healing and restoration.

Anxiety and Depression

Anxiety and sadness are normal human emotions that we all experience. Difficult circumstances in life can create anxiety and depression which can overwhelm you. The more you try to eliminate or ignore it, the more you could feel isolated, distressed, or disappointed, which could lead to other personal issues. I offer a space for acceptance to help you to open up and work through your most unpleasant inner experiences and to live out the perfect plan God has for you.

Relationship Issues

We are created to be with one another, and to live in unity. There are many obstacles in this world that hinder us from reaching the peace and unity that God desires for us. Through God’s healing and your personal inner work in counseling, you can realize the maximum potential for your relationships. Loving relationships are a key component of enjoying the life God has given.

Women’s Issues

In God’s eyes, we as women are far more precious than jewels. We women have a responsibility to honor the Lord in the roles He has given us, including that of wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. There are countless hardships in the path we are called to follow. I would be honored to support, encourage, and guide you through Christian counseling to empower you to lead a meaningful and rich life.

Payment and Forms

Sessions: I offer 53-minute sessions. Sessions can be held more than once per week, weekly, or every other week. Scheduling options are discussed in greater detail during your Risk-Free Initial Session.

Availability (by office location):

  • Thousand Oaks – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday

Fees: I offer a Risk-Free Initial Session for individuals and groups looking to pursue counseling with me. Please note that there is a fee for the Risk-Free Initial Session as it is a clinical hour and reimbursable to most insurance companies, but if you choose not to reschedule and continue therapy after the initial session the entire fee for the session will be waived. For ongoing treatment, the full fee per session is required at the time of service.

Insurance: As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), some insurance companies will reimburse for a portion of my services (as an Out of Network Provider). Please consult with your insurance provider as to whether they specifically cover adolescents, individuals.

Receipts/Statements: In the event, you require a printed or digital receipt, I will provide receipts for personal use, insurance reimbursement, Flex Spending Accounts (FSA), and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).

Payment options: Cash, Check, or Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, & American Express). A fee of up to 4% per transaction will be added for credit card payments.

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Kristina Banaitis is a wonderful, skilled counselor who is yielded to the Holy Spirit as she listens and discerns what goes beyond words. Not only does she have experience to professionally counsel, she prays for wisdom and insight to be most effective. I am honored to lead prayer at our school and have gotten to personally know Kristina during the past few years as she has faithfully come weekly to pray. I can always count on her. When she says she will pray, I know she will. Kristina is patient and kind and she has a reassuring resilience and loyalty that can be trusted. Every time I am with her, I sense a peaceful strength that makes it easy to share and receive.

Kristina Banaitis is a very caring sweet and compassionate person. She is a very good listener and a great therapist, I would highly recommend her to my family, relatives, and friends.

Kristina is a kind, caring professional. Trustworthy, ethical, and reliable, she works diligently to provide her clients with a high level of care.