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Sarah Benitez, LCSW

Stress, Anxiety Relationships Trauma, Abuse Intimacy Depression
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About me

Hello! My name is Sarah. I am specializing in anxiety, depression, and ADHD ages 16 and up. I am passionate about supporting women in their mental health journey, particularly those experiencing pregnancy and/or postpartum. The therapeutic skills and modalities I am currently training in include cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, trauma counseling, pet therapy, and humanistic therapy. I have experience working with individuals of all different race/ethnic/cultural backgrounds who have experienced trauma, mental health, and/or substance use challenges. While completing my graduate program, I obtained my Trauma Informed Care Certificate from UW Milwaukee. I have a 2.5-year-old daughter. I enjoy thrifting, exploring the MKE area with my toddler, spending time outdoors, reading, and spending time with my daughter. I look forward to hearing from you soon to discuss your goals and how I can support you moving forward. Please note I offer live chat and live audio sessions and my hours are Monday's and Wednesday's 8am - 3pm, Tuesday's and Thursday's 9am - 6pm and occasional Saturday availability.

Professional experience

9yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Relationships Trauma, Abuse Intimacy Depression

Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent Personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Fertility Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

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License information

WI LCSW 8948-123

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Sarah Benitez. 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.

Sarah is my important supporter during this month. I appreciate all her help.

Written on Feb 10, 2024 after therapy with Sarah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and compassion fatigue

Sarah is very compassionate, understands what I need and is more than willing to listen, provide professional advice and help me set goals. The only reason that I did not give a ten out of ten was because of the cost of the monthly subscriptions on this app.

Written on Jan 09, 2023 after therapy with Sarah for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes