Tess Job
MA, LCMHC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
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Tess is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who brings compassionate, evidence-based therapy to teens and adults across the lifespan. With specialized training in trauma-informed approaches, art-based therapy, and somatic techniques, Tess creates a safe space for healing and growth. Tess has a passion and fire to support the people they work with and brings that passion with them into sessions.
Qualifications
Originally from Maryland, Tess earned their Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. She earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2023 from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She is fully licensed through the North Carolina Board of Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors (#18969). In 2026, Tess joined the sixth cohort of the SEBI (Southeast Brainspotting Institute) Diversity Fellowship for their 2026/2027 program. SEBI's Diversity Fellowship program aims to reduce mental health treatment disparities by increasing the number of trained Brainspotting professionals who provide services to diverse and underserved populations.
Background
Prior to joining Banyan Tree Counseling, Tess served as a therapist at Mood Treatment Center in Winston-Salem, NC, where they managed a diverse caseload of clients and collaborated with psychiatric professionals to develop comprehensive treatment plans. These experiences helped Tess find their therapeutic voice. They bring a grounding, non-judgmental approach to the room with an engaging and creative spirit that helps clients feel truly at home.
Specialization
Tess specializes in working with communities of color, the queer community, people with a history of trauma, adolescents, adults, and the intersections of these communities. They blend person-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and somatic-based therapies, such as Brainspotting, in their approach.
Personal Life
When not working with clients, Tess is an avid reader, amateur photographer, crafter, TV and movie watcher, and cat parent. Their favorite genre of books to read is romance, but they love watching action and comedy media. She has two cats named Pepperidge and Luna and will show pictures of them to anyone who asks to see them! One of Tess’s favorite forms of self-care is spending time with the people who replenish her cup of energy.