Joel Benavente, LCSW

My clients describe me as:

I have a kind and down to earth demeaner. I will work with my clients in a compassionate and mindful way and challenge them in a gentle manner.

Something to know about my approach is:

I am an eclectic therapist who is trained in DBT. I work collaboratively to ensure my clients have the awareness and skills to regain control over their emotional responses, improve their interpersonal effectiveness, and develop their inner strength.

Together, we will:

Collaborative goal setting and continuous discussion about progress and treatment direction.

I specialize in working with people who:

I work with adolescents, college-aged students/young adults who are experiencing ongoing distress, relationship issues, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, and depression.

I became a therapist because:

It led me to wanting to learn more about what I was experiencing and after attending my own therapy, it really sparked the passion.

More about me and my practice:

Hi, my name is Joel Benavente and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has a strong desire to help facilitate meaningful, lasting change for the better in all of my client's lives.