Tanya Bannister, PhD

Tanya Bannister, Ph.D. is the founder of Cognitive Therapy for Women, a specialty practice using cognitive therapy in the treatment of women's mental health issues. Dr. Bannister maintains a subspecialty treating reproductive-related mood disorders as well. She is a New York State licensed psychologist, received her doctorate from Columbia University, as well as her postdoctoral training at the Cognitive Therapy Clinic of Weill Medical College of Cornell University. Dr. Bannister has focused predominantly on the psychology of women in her career and has had strong success using cognitive therapy to treat women's mental health issues. Dr. Bannister has been an active member of the Women's Mental Health Consortium since its inception in 2002.

Title

Psychologist

Description of Practice/ Services Offered

Cognitive Therapy for Women is Dr. Tanya Bannister's private specialty practice for women seeking focused, cognitive therapy for anxiety, panic, OCD, or depressive disorders. Dr. Bannister's subspecialty is the treatment of reproductive-related mood disorders.

Areas of Research

Dr. Bannister is interested in research related to all aspects of women's mental health, especially the impact of reproductivity and hormone fluctuation on mood, as well as work/family adjustment.

Professional Education

Ph.D., Counseling Psychology, Columbia University

Credentials/Board Certification

New York State Licensed Psychologist (#015-186)

Honors/Awards

May 2001
Dissertation awarded "distinction", Columbia University

Publications

Bannister, T. (2001) Work and family self-efficacy, identity conflict, and time spent on labor: a study of female professors." Unpublished dissertation.
Raskin, P.M., Kummel, P., & Bannister, T. (1998). The relationship between coping styles, attachment, and career salience in partnered working women with children. Journal of Career Assessment, 6,(4), 403-416.
Bannister, T. (April 1995). Evaluation of violence prevention programs in middle schools. Final report submitted to the National Institute of Justice. 96 pages.

Presentations/Media

Bannister, T. (February 2002) Work and family conflict. Faculty/Fellows Colloquium, Payne Whitney Clinic, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, New York.
Bannister, T. (February 2002). Work and family self-efficacy, identity conflict, and time spent on labor: a study of female professors. Paper presented at the Persons, Processes, and Places: Research on Families, Workplaces and Communities Conference, San Francisco, California.
Bannister, T. & M. Lombardo (June 16, 2000) Internal martial arts and the enhancement of athletic performance and functioning. Workshop conducted at the Seventeenth Annual Conference on Counseling Athletes, Springfield, MA.

Contact

Cognitive Therapy for Women
25 Fifth Avenue Suite 1E
New York, New York 10003
Phone: (212) 473-4765
Fax: (212) 473-4765
bannister@ctwomen.org

www.ctwomen.org

Appointment Scheduling: Please contact Dr. Tanya Bannister directly at (212) 473-4765 to schedule an appointment or to ask questions regarding treatment. All calls made by prospective or current clients will be returned within a 24 hour period.

Office Hours: Office hours vary. Please contact Dr. Tanya Bannister for current days and availability.

Insurances Accepted/Managed Care Accepted: None