As a licensed therapist in Illinois and Massachusetts with over two decades of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals through complex life challenges. My practice centers on helping clients navigate stress, relationship dynamics, parenting struggles, and personal growth. I bring a compassionate, culturally responsive approach to addressing issues like social anxiety, self-esteem, communication barriers, and emotional healing.
My therapeutic work spans diverse experiences, from supporting young adults and caregivers to addressing workplace challenges, trauma recovery, and midlife transitions. I'm deeply committed to creating a supportive environment where individuals can explore their unique experiences, develop resilience, and cultivate meaningful personal transformation.
Drawing from extensive clinical expertise, I offer a holistic, person-centered approach that honors each client's individual journey. Whether you're confronting anxiety, relationship difficulties, or seeking deeper self-understanding, I'm dedicated to walking alongside you with empathy, respect, and professional guidance.
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Visually impaired, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
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
IL LCSW 149013710
MA LICSW LICSW127501
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 BetterHelp might be different.
She's a great listener and does a phenomenal job in making you look at situations at a different angle
Written on Nov 18, 2025 after therapy with Benita for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
Great experience with Benita.
Written on Oct 20, 2025 after therapy with Benita for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, and adhd
Benita truly listened and explored with me, asking questions, staying curious and teaching me ways to have my own toolkit to deal with my issues. She is extremely approachable and easy to have a great relationship with. A therapist who will encourage you to put in the work and will work with you through it all - 10/10 would recommend!
Written on Oct 12, 2025 after therapy with Benita for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Ms Whitfield was very professional. Gave me some good ways to help me get thru some of my issues .
Written on Sep 08, 2025 after therapy with Benita for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Benita is a great therapist, she is a great listener and open-minded.
Written on Jul 30, 2025 after therapy with Benita for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
I believe that Benita is going to help me heal and transform into the best version I can be for myself. I appreciate that I have clarity on my mind with every session. I Look forward to continuing my journey with Benita.
Written on Jul 28, 2025 after therapy with Benita for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd