Benita James, LPC

My clients describe me as:

I am compassionate and believe in meeting a person where they are utilizing their strengths to help them manage their emotional stability.

Something to know about my approach is:

I maintain a non-judgmental environment and the belief we are equal. My approach is based on the client’s overseeing their own counseling experiences and journey to gain coping skills to manage their emotional stability for a healthy lifestyle.

Together, we will:

Building a genuine therapeutic alliance with mutual trust and respect in the client-therapist relationship. The client feeling supportive with actively participation and collaboration in the treatment process.

I specialize in working with people who:

Addiction, ADHD, Alcohol Use, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, High Functioning Autism, Behavioral Issues, Mood Disorder,

I became a therapist because:

I am a compassionate person and believe everyone is equal. That a diagnosis is a tool to help a person increase their own self-actualization.

Something that stands out about where I offer therapy is:

I currently offer telehealth only. I am in the process of working on providing in-person therapy in the near future.

More about me and my practice:

The practice approach is based on the client being the professional of their experiences. The treatment process is a therapeutic journey and collaboration of the client.