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Why the Banyan Tree?

A note from our founder...

I chose the Banyan Tree to represent our practice because it's a tree that has always fascinated me, with it's prolific roots and sacred distinction in the eastern part of the world. The Banyan represents growth, strength, and self-awareness through reflection. meditation, and a quieting of one’s mind. It is said that Buddha found enlightenment after sitting under the banyan tree for 7 days. Since my early 20's Buddhism has remained an important spiritual philosophy that has guided my entire adult life. (More on my background here).

But I think the simplest reason I chose the banyan is-- I just really like trees. Growing up as an only child in the mountains of NC, I experienced domestic turmoil at an early age. I spent a lot of time in the forest, making tree forts, lying beneath the canopy, escaping to far away places in books, climbing tall branches and contemplating the world around me.

It was there I discovered a world within me, too. 

 In the trees I feel safe, at home, and connected to the natural world around me.
​My hope is that this is how you feel when you arrive at Banyan Tree Counseling.

When I'm amongst the trees, I feel most like myself. I have cried under trees, hugged them, prayed, asked them all the unanswerable questions. They are constant-- standing still and strong and tall. Trees embody a quiet peace, one I have always hoped to attain. They weather great storms because they grow deep roots. 

The Banyan is an icon of what our practice represents. We help our clients learn to be still and strong, no matter what life brings. We give people tools to weather the inevitable storms of life; to grow deep roots so they may stand tall through the storms. We help people change and flourish with grace as the years inevitably pass. Develop new branches of themselves through the seasons of life. Find meaning in the things that matter, learn to cast aside what doesn't. We help our clients attain inner peace and wisdom while living in an often chaotic world. 

The story of the Banyan is the story of one's life-- continually growing stronger roots and reaching new heights, expanding wide into the world and taking up all the space it was meant to. ​

​​Building this practice has never felt like a job to me; it is my life's work. Helping people heal, connect, create authentic meaning, become more fully themselves, find joy; I like to think we are creating a small but mighty ripple effect of positive change throughout the world.

My hope is that no matter what difficult situation you are going through, when you enter our doors you feel welcome, heard, safe, and at ease.

My hope is that it is the ideal setting for you to grow into exactly who you were meant to be.

Whoever you are, and whatever storms you have weathered, it is not too much, and it is never too late to begin again.

​I am so glad you found us.

​Welcome.
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Chantal D. Hayes, MA, LCMHC-S
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Tree in Porto Moniz, Ribeira da Janela, Madeira, Portugal - November 15, 2022
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ph: (336) 448-4451
fax: (336) 450-1884

Winston-Salem Locations:

3303 Healy Dr Suite B +
3305 Healy Dr

Winston Salem, NC 27103

**In-person and telehealth!
Wilmington Location:

​206 N. 4th St, Suite 15
Wilmington, NC 28401
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**Wilmington is accepting telehealth clients. In-person availability September 2025!**
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  • Home
  • Book Appointment
  • About Us
    • About Us
    • Our Story
    • Mission & Values
    • YouTube Channel
    • Blog
    • Crisis Resources
    • JEDI Philosophy
  • Services
    • Services
    • Psychiatry | Medication Management
    • ADHD
    • Autism Assessments >
      • Book ADOS-2 Assessment
    • Coaching
    • Couples >
      • Angel Joel, LCMHCA - Couples Therapist & UNCG PhD Candidate | Winston-Salem, NC
      • Lisa Carpenter, LMFT, Couples & Relationship Therapist
      • Jared Brinkerhoff, LCMHC, Couples & Relationship Therapist
      • Jennifer Cui, LCSW, Couples & Relationship Therapist
      • Discernment Counseling
    • Discernment Counseling
    • Educational Consulting | Special Needs Advocacy >
      • Jordan Peterson, MEd, MA, LCMHCA - Educational Consultant & Advocate
    • Exposure & Response Prevention for OCD
    • Groups & Webinars
    • Nutrition
    • Parenting + Family Therapy
    • Play Therapy for Children
    • Separation Counseling + Collaborative Parenting
    • Telehealth
    • Therapy for Teachers
    • Trauma
  • Meet Our Team
    • Meet the Whole Team!
    • Abby Olmstead
    • Adrienne Fisher
    • Alexa Brenner DeConne
    • Alexandra Fuentes-Whitman
    • Amber Miner
    • Andrea Miles
    • Angel Joel
    • Autumn Martin
    • Brittany Proxmire
    • Britt Stewart
    • Bru Ramirez >
      • Bru Ramirez, Psicoterapeuta Licenciada
    • Christine Ridley
    • Emily Ortiz Badalamente
    • Emily Rodgers
    • Gail Herbert
    • Hayley McCraw
    • Jared Brinkerhoff
    • Jennifer Cui
    • Leslie "Les" Gura
    • Lisa Carpenter
    • Maggie Latta-Milord
    • Miriam Dineen, Psychiatric Practitioner
    • Sarah Vanderpool
    • Savannah Ornt
    • Simone Banks
    • Tess Job
    • Tiffany Woods
    • Yubi Aranda Sandoval
    • Administrative Staff >
      • Christal Stewart, Billing Administrator
      • Emu Aragon, Administrative Support
      • Emilia Lipnicki, Intake Coordinator
      • Jamee Nunnery, Administrative Support
    • Leadership Team >
      • Jamie Cullen
      • Chantal D. Hayes
      • Jordan Peterson
      • Graham Hayes
  • Fees & Insurance
    • Fees + Insurance
    • Pay My Bill
  • Hiring
    • Hiring Therapist
    • Hiring Psychologist
    • Hiring PMHNP/PA
  • Client Portal