Meet Our Team
We are a small group of therapists focused on getting to the root of what’s going on and offering thoughtful, evidence-based care in a grounded, human environment.
Tristan Woodsmith
Specialties: Anxiety, Men's Issues, Relationship Dynamics
My clients are curious people who are ready for deep self-discovery. Often, they come to me to heal past trauma, navigate ADHD, and accomplish meaningful personal goals. Ultimately, they want to build a deeper connection with themselves. As a inclusive and sex-positive therapist, I warmly welcome members of the LGBTQIA+, Poly, Kink, and BIPOC communities. Regardless of background, true healing happens through genuine, safe connection. Together, we will navigate your process of self-exploration, uncovering new layers of your experience so you can achieve your goals and move forward with clarity.
I use Internal Family Systems (IFS) and compassion-based mindfulness to help you map your internal world. While I weave in practical tools from therapies like CBT and ACT, my focus is entirely on you. I provide an affirming space to help you untangle complex feelings, heal from trauma, and build the skills needed to make lasting life changes.
Therapy can feel daunting, but it’s a powerful space to finally speak the unsaid. I strive to build a close, trusting relationship with you by being fully present, accepting, and real. I bring a healthy dose of humor to our sessions, along with a balance of deep kindness and gentle firmness. If you are ready for this journey, please reach out.
tristan@woodsmithcounseling.com
269-873-8643
Isaiah Schuham-Anders
Childern, Anger Management, Depression
You don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone. Sometimes anxiety, trauma, grief, and relationship stress can make it difficult to feel like yourself. What may look like “struggling” on the surface is often a natural response to experiences that haven’t had space to be understood or processed. I believe healing begins in a space where you feel safe, seen, and genuinely supported. I’m a trauma-informed social worker and therapist who works with children, adolescents, young adults, and families navigating emotional challenges, life transitions, school-related stress, behavioral concerns, grief, and relationship difficulties.
My approach is warm, relational, and collaborative, grounded in attachment, trauma-informed care, psychodynamic insight, and evidence-based practices such as CBT and DBT. My experience in school social work has given me a deep understanding of emotional regulation, family systems, peer dynamics, and the impact of stress and trauma on daily functioning.
Whether you’re feeling stuck in old patterns, overwhelmed by life’s demands, or seeking support for yourself or your child, therapy can be a place to better understand what you’re carrying and move toward healing, growth, and lasting change. If you think we might be a good fit, I’d be honored to connect.
Isaiah@woodsmithcounseling.com
Vanessa Banister
Specialties: IFS, Somatic Awarness, Anexity, Women's Issues
If you are reading this, thank you for your willingness to seek mental health services. Recognizing that you could use someone to walk alongside you through your darkest times takes true courage. My therapeutic approach centers on creating a safe environment where you can feel heard, seen, and validated. No matter your background, beliefs, or previous experiences with therapy, you are welcome here. As a client-centered therapist, I will work with you toward your goals while recognizing that life can throw curveballs and sometimes call for adjustments along the way.
My holistic approach to therapy incorporates Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic awareness, and self-compassion to support healing. I also have a background in psychodynamic therapy and draw on approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) when helpful. I primarily work with grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, and sexuality, and I also work with couples. If you are interested in longer-term therapy that prioritizes building a trusting relationship and developing a deeper understanding of your own seasons and cycles, my door is open.