As a licensed therapist serving clients across Texas, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex life transitions, trauma recovery, and personal growth. My professional approach integrates compassionate, evidence-based techniques to help clients develop resilience and meaningful strategies for healing.
My clinical expertise centers on addressing challenges related to trauma, addiction, life purpose, and interpersonal communication. I have extensive experience working with young adults, military veterans, and individuals processing significant life changes. Whether you're struggling with guilt, shame, or seeking deeper self-understanding, I provide a supportive, non-judgmental therapeutic environment.
Drawing from trauma-informed practices, I aim to empower clients to reconnect with their inherent strengths and cultivate self-compassion. My background includes specialized work with diverse populations, including those experiencing adoption-related challenges, intellectual disabilities, and end-of-life transitions.
I welcome clients from various backgrounds and belief systems, offering flexible, personalized support that honors your unique journey and individual needs.
Professional experience
5 yrs in practice
Trauma, AbuseParenting issuesCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Adoption and foster care, Communication problems, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Drug and alcohol addiction, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Intellectual disability, Life purpose, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Emily Benton. 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.
Emily is extremely easy to talk with. She listens and it is obvious that she actually considers the entire person. She connects past discussions to aid a full understanding of where I am and what has influenced my situation. She provides sound and helpful comments and recommendations.
Written on Sep 30, 2025 after therapy with Emily for 3 years and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and grief
Emily is great!
Written on Aug 13, 2025 after therapy with Emily for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and grief
Emily is amazing and has helped me so much. So lucky to have her!
Written on Apr 17, 2025 after therapy with Emily for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Therapy with Emily has addressed a lot of the problems I had with previous therapists. It's hard to find a therapist that is goal oriented, but that's exactly what we're doing here and I couldn't be happier!
Written on Oct 24, 2024 after therapy with Emily for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and relationship issues
Emily Benton (LPC) has helped me tremendously. I have already come so far in just a few months. She truly understands what my struggles are and then equips me with skills that work for me. I can't recommend her enough. I am so thankful for her help and wisdom.
Written on Jun 27, 2024 after therapy with Emily for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I am new to therapy and was concerned about not finding a therapist that “fit”. Emily has been an incredible therapist who provides wonderful insights and asks questions that develops a deeper understanding of yourself/situations. She is great!
Written on May 20, 2024 after therapy with Emily for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and adhd
Emily has been amazing to work with.
Written on Apr 23, 2024 after therapy with Emily for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Emily is a wonderful therapist and human. She has been so caring, calm and understanding. I have made leaps and bounds of healing with her. I look forward to our future meetings and continued growth.
Written on Apr 02, 2024 after therapy with Emily for 2 years and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and compassion fatigue
Emily Benton was my therapist for a little over a year. She always met me where I was and made me feel comfortable and confident in where I was and the pace I wanted to go. She helped me work through hardships I've faced by nurturing me, validating me, and providing me with tools to help.
Written on Jan 03, 2024 after therapy with Emily for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
Emily is wonderful. She is kind, caring and non-judgmental. I feel like she really listened and heard me.
Written on Sep 20, 2023 after therapy with Emily for 1 month on issues concerning grief
Emily will take the time to validate your feelings and your understanding of them while still being willing to challenge you to grow and explore.
Written on Aug 23, 2023 after therapy with Emily for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
I really enjoy my sessions with Emily. She has given me so many great tools/techniques and I'm excited for this journey of healing and growth.
Written on Jul 17, 2023 after therapy with Emily for 1 month on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Emily is always kind, compassionate, and willing to listen. She offers support and helps dig deep to the source of whatever challenges are popping up. She is wonderful to work with!
Written on Mar 15, 2023 after therapy with Emily for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue
10 out of 10 would recommend. Emily is very kind and helpful!
Written on Jan 03, 2023 after therapy with Emily for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Emily provides me a safe space and is extremely validating. She tweaks my frame of thinking by asking me probing questions and “guides” me to a conclusion. She gives me space to figure out who I am, all the while gently guiding me through sorting my emotions and thoughts. I appreciate her patience and her attentiveness to details as she always makes me feel safe, heard and seen!!
Written on Nov 04, 2022 after therapy with Emily for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, anger management, and coping with life changes
Emily is the best!
Written on Sep 24, 2022 after therapy with Emily for 6 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, coaching, and adhd
Emily is a therapist for a therapist! She is smart , engaging, and easy to connect with. She is reflective and empathic. I tend to not stick with counseling and she has been the only one to make me feel like I can come and be understood. Thank you Emily for keeping me on it!
Written on Sep 22, 2022 after therapy with Emily for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
So far so good! Will have more to say in later sessions!
Written on Aug 29, 2022 after therapy with Emily for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, and self esteem
Emily has been great. She has been supportive from the beginning and provided great advice. She’s helped me journal, which has been helpful, and provided worksheets to help me gather insights into my behaviors. Emily has asked good questions to understand my concerns, my background and just generally where I’m coming from. I feel very comfortable with Emily and she is extremely easy to talk to. Emily does not judge, is encouraging and supportive and has really great advice. I am very glad the service matched me with her and could not be happier with the results.
Written on Aug 05, 2022 after therapy with Emily for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Emily had been a wonderful therapist for me. She takes into consideration all the aspects that I need help with and always allows me the time to speak in depth and process. She is also highly motivating. Thank you Emily for always being understating, compassionate, and for giving me the space to process!
Written on Jul 10, 2022 after therapy with Emily for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Written on May 24, 2022 after therapy with Emily for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
So far so good. It’s only been a 1 session and some messages back and forth. So far I feel listened to and respected from where I am coming from
Written on Apr 06, 2022 after therapy with Emily for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, compassion fatigue, and adhd
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