As a licensed therapist in Arkansas, I bring 15 years of dedicated experience supporting individuals through life's complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on helping clients navigate challenging experiences, including stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and interpersonal dynamics.
I specialize in creating compassionate, supportive spaces for individuals facing diverse challenges—from workplace stress and midlife transitions to caregiver burnout and personal healing. My approach is deeply empathetic, focusing on self-love, communication skills, and personal growth.
With expertise in trauma-informed care, I work closely with clients to address complex emotional experiences, including panic disorders, mood challenges, and life transitions. I'm particularly committed to supporting women, veterans, and individuals navigating chronic health conditions, offering a nurturing environment for healing and self-discovery.
My therapeutic approach is collaborative and personalized, designed to help you build resilience, understand your unique strengths, and move toward meaningful, sustainable personal transformation.
Professional experience
15 yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyTrauma, AbuseGriefParenting issues
Additional areas of focus:Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Communication problems, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family of origin issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hearing impaired, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Smoking / vaping cessation, Somatization, Traumatic brain injury, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Internal Family Systems
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License information
AK LMFT 188486
Reviews
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I have learned quite a bit while in my sessions, not only about myself but about how others around me may behave or perceive my actions. It has been very beneficial and I will continue to go to weekly sessions; it is nice to have that weekly reminder to open up and talk, holding things in never helps. Even on weeks I may not have a lot to share it’s always comforting to know I have a constant support when it is needed.
Written on Mar 10, 2026 after therapy with Cora for 9 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, self esteem, and anger management
Very good so far!
Written on Feb 27, 2026 after therapy with Cora for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
My therapist is great. Kind, caring and compassionate.
Written on Feb 26, 2026 after therapy with Cora for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and
Although early days in therapy, I found Cora to be a good match as we have commonality though our paths never crossed before. I was immediately at ease with her.
Written on Feb 12, 2026 after therapy with Cora for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
I have been working with her for awhile now and I am so grateful to have her! She has been very very helpful understanding and truly cares for her patients. I would recommend her to everyone I know and plan to stay working with her for a very long time!
Written on Dec 15, 2025 after therapy with Cora for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
Very considerate and kind
Written on Oct 16, 2025 after therapy with Cora for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, c
She is absolutely amazing! I always feel so much happier after our sessions and can’t help but smile for several minutes after the session is over. I was scared to try therapy but ms. cora makes all my worries go away
Written on Aug 07, 2025 after therapy with Cora for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Cora is a wonderful therapist, I feel listened to and understood and she makes a good effort to learn about me and what I'm working on and has been tremendously helpful to my mental health.
Written on Jun 17, 2025 after therapy with Cora for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting issues, anger management, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
I like it...it really make me feel better,she is really knowledgeable and listening, make it looks like she learning from me in case of help me out
Written on May 31, 2025 after therapy with Cora for 2 weeks on issues concerning intimacy-related issues
Being matched with Cora as my therapist is an absolute blessing! We clicked right away. Our communication styles match perfectly. I feel heard, I feel stronger, I feel more mentally prepared for a journey of healing, growth and learning!
Written on Mar 28, 2025 after therapy with Cora for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She is AMAZING! Highly recommended.
Written on Feb 27, 2025 after therapy with Cora for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, and coping with life changes
Cora is very patient and flexible. She has been great to work with.
Written on Feb 03, 2025 after therapy with Cora for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and adhd
Cora is amazing. She is personable, gentle but holds accountability. I’ve made a lot of progress since switching to her.
Written on Jan 30, 2025 after therapy with Cora for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Cora is wonderful, supportive and knowledgeable. Thank you for your help.
Written on Jan 18, 2025 after therapy with Cora for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Excellent service
Written on Jan 17, 2025 after therapy with Cora for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
I’ve only started doing this lately, but Cora is great! She listens and is straight to the point. Which I love. She’s very respectful, and just a great person to have as a therapist :)
Written on Aug 25, 2024 after therapy with Cora for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
She is doing a great job helping me cope, heal and grow. Thank You!
Written on Aug 09, 2024 after therapy with Cora for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She a great listener and has been a helping me heal.
Written on Jul 25, 2024 after therapy with Cora for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Cora is wonderful!
Written on Jul 22, 2024 after therapy with Cora for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
It's early in process, but I like her. I trust her. I enjoyed our session today. Very helpful.
Written on Jul 08, 2024 after therapy with Cora for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, and grief
Cora has been my therapist for the past year and she’s done a wonderful job on bringing me out of my shell to face some of my most hardest challenges yet with also a comfort that everything will be okay. I would 10/10 recommend her.
Written on Jun 30, 2024 after therapy with Cora for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
Cora is everything I needed in my life and has been such a huge part of my recovery!! I am thankful for her insight and all the self reflection worksheets that she gives me to help coach me along in my therapy!
Written on May 14, 2024 after therapy with Cora for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I am so glad that I found Diane (Cora). She is so kind and truly listens and understands what I am going through. Her guidance is a good balance of support and encouragement.
Written on Mar 15, 2024 after therapy with Cora for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
I just started therapy with Cora and I can already tell she cares. I would highly recommend her if your thinking about trying therapy
Written on Mar 10, 2024 after therapy with Cora for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and coaching
Written on Feb 21, 2024 after therapy with Cora for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
Cora Benedict was genuine and helpful. I had so much changing in my life all at once and she got me through. I am thankful to have had her as my therapist for some time.
Written on Nov 27, 2023 after therapy with Cora for 2 months
She keeps everything laid back, but also doesn't shy away from the important topics. She makes an effort to create a setting conducive to sharing, and never makes me feel shame for my shortcomings and faults.
Written on Nov 21, 2023 after therapy with Cora for 4 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She is knowledgeable has raised many kids and offers great family advice. I appreciate her and her willingness to help me and dive deep into my past trauma to help me heal.
Written on Nov 20, 2023 after therapy with Cora for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Cora is amazing! Love my chats with her
Written on Oct 30, 2023 after therapy with Cora for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Ms. Cora is truly a great person who was there for me when needed, she listened, and respected my feelings and I would recommend her to anyone who needs a person in her field.
Written on Oct 26, 2023 after therapy with Cora for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Cora is outstanding!!! Great listener and extremely insightful!!!
Written on Aug 23, 2023 after therapy with Cora for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, anger management, and coping with life changes
I had a wonderful experience with Dianne! She is thoughtful, caring and easy to talk to! She helped me through a pretty challenging time in my life and I am truly grateful for her!
Written on May 30, 2023 after therapy with Cora for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Dianne has helped me greatly with working through my depression and anxiety. She always provides an interesting view.
Written on May 26, 2023 after therapy with Cora for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
I enjoy working with Cora
Written on Apr 30, 2023 after therapy with Cora for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, and self esteem
I’ve been very impressed with this therapists knowledge of a broad spectrum of issues, and provides a caring ear along with guidance and effective tools and techniques.
Written on Mar 31, 2023 after therapy with Cora for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life
Dianne is a wonderful therapist. She is thoughtful and attentive and asks thought provoking questions.
Written on Mar 26, 2023 after therapy with Cora for 1 month on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and self esteem
An amazing and wonderful person to connect with. She’s so patient and understanding and really gets you to open up and make changes
Written on Mar 11, 2023 after therapy with Cora for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
She has really helped me put thing into perspective on a lot of aspects in my life in only a short time. She make my concerns feel valid while simultaneously putting certain worries to rest with logic. I’ve never done therapy before but she has made this is experience as great as it can be during a troubling time.
Written on Dec 18, 2022 after therapy with Cora for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and anger management
In the few sessions that I have had with Cora, she was able to help me understand why I have certain issues regarding some things. She helped me make a breakthrough and realize some important aspects of my past within my first session. After my first session with her, I felt like a huge weight had been lifted off of my shoulders. She has been very supportive with my needs and I always look forward to my sessions with her.
Written on Oct 08, 2022 after therapy with Cora for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
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