
Melissa Benson, LMHC, LCMHC
About me
I am licensed in Florida with 24 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with coping with addictions, coping with grief and loss, depression, & coping with life changes. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Antisocial Personality, Avoidant Personality, Body Image, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication Problems, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality, Divorce and Separation, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Guilt and Shame, Hearing Impaired, Hoarding, Infidelity, Isolation/Loneliness, Jealousy, Life Purpose, Midlife Crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood Disorders, Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Phobias, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic Stress, Self-Love, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Women's Issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
License information
FL LMHC MH11037
UT LCMHC 13189238-6004
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Melissa Benson. 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.
I have only had one session with Melissa, and I am scheduled again for next week. So far, she is amazing… Even though we have only had one session, she keeps in touch through the app. I feel like she listens well and understands exactly what I’m going through and is supportive and offers valuable feedback. I look forward to continuing this journey with Melissa and her support.
Written on Jun 02, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Melissa is awesome! She definitely takes time to listen to what you need to say, and gives you the space you need to open up.
Written on Apr 05, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Melissa seems to understand me better than I do myself.
Written on Mar 31, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and coping with life changes
Melissa has been great so far. Highly recommended!
Written on Mar 25, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
My therapist has helped me out so much! We started working together only a couple of months ago and my life has become so much better since. The real changes in my approach and perspective to my life and issues has drastically changed and that's thanks to her! Highly recommend Melissa and BetterHelp!
Written on Mar 04, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Melissa has been wonderful so far. I feel very fortunate to have her support and expertise.
Written on Feb 03, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, coaching, and adhd