About me

I am licensed in Illinois and Massachusetts with 26 years of professional work experience. I have experience working as a school social worker - serving both public and charter schools serving youth, parents, teachers, and the school wide community facing multiple issues including but not limited to: stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, abuse, & parenting issues. I also have experience working with anger management. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Relationships
  • Parenting issues
  • Anger management
  • Self esteem, Motivation
Also experienced in:
Abandonment , Adoption and foster care , Aging and geriatric issues , Antisocial personality , Attachment issues , Autism and Asperger Syndrome , Avoidant personality , Blended family issues , Body image , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems

Years of Experience: 26

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

MA LICSW LICSW127501

IL LCSW 149013710

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Benita Whitfield. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Feb 18, 2025 after therapy with Benita for 2 weeks

Benita was wonderful, took time and devoted and willing to do what ever she can to help and truly goes above and beyond, we are so grateful we have found her and have her to help us.

Written on Feb 13, 2025 after therapy with Benita for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, career difficulties, and coaching

So far I've only had one session, but I feel as though I ended the session on a positive note with good advice to apply into my situation. Felt comfortable talking to Ms. Benita and look forward to future sessions

Written on Feb 10, 2025 after therapy with Benita for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and coping with life changes

I have enjoyed our time and what we are working on.

Written on Feb 02, 2025 after therapy with Benita for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Benita is amazing! So kind, listened to us without judgement and really helped us see eachother in a new light.

Written on Jan 10, 2025 after therapy with Benita for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

I am so impressed with Benita. I love working with her. I am looking forward to our ongoing work. She is straightforward and direct, which I appreciate. She also makes me think. She is a good fit for me, she doesn't sugar coat anything, she also provides literature and videos that are very helpful. Thank you Benita!

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