Work with Terri Benton (MA, LMHC) - BetterHelp Online Therapist

My first session with Terri was such a relief. From the very beginning, she was understanding, empathetic, and genuinely present. She didn’t just listen—she made me feel truly heard and understood, which meant so much to me.

The advice and perspective she offered really resonated with me, and I left the session feeling lighter, as though a weight had been lifted from my shoulders. I felt comfortable opening up to her, and I appreciated how naturally she created such a welcoming and supportive environment.

Terri has such a warm, positive energy and was truly wonderful to talk to. After our first session, I genuinely looked forward to continuing our work together. I’m very grateful to have found someone who made me feel so comfortable and heard right from the start.

Written on Sep 17, 2026 after therapy with Terri for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, and grief

Terri is awesome for me.

Written on Aug 20, 2026 after therapy with Terri for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with

Terri is kind, patient, understanding and an excellent therapist! I highly recommend her.

Written on Apr 15, 2026 after therapy with Terri for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes

Terri has been great, communicates very well

Written on Feb 26, 2026 after therapy with Terri for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues

Terri makes me feel heard and gives me tools to use on my everyday life

Written on May 30, 2025 after therapy with Terri for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

Terri is a wonderful therapist, who listens to what I have going on in my life and helps me through my tough moments. I appreciate her help so much and I view her like a friend.

Written on Mar 20, 2024 after therapy with Terri for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse

Terri has been awesome!! She listens and has the experience to understand you. I have really appreciated her insight.

Written on Feb 10, 2024 after therapy with Terri for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues

I have gone through what seems like countless therapists on this app and other places and I can confidently say Terri is the best one I’ve had. She is beyond supportive and I truly feel she cares for me. She finds the perfect balance between making me feel heard while not being a “yes man”. She always tries to make time for me when I need an urgent session or timely advice, even if it’s just over messenger. Forever grateful to Terri!

Written on Dec 16, 2023 after therapy with Terri for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes

She is great in every way - no complaints.

Written on Nov 12, 2023 after therapy with Terri for 4 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd

Terri is the best! She is kind, considerate, and is always so thoughtful. You can tell she really listens to you and remembers everything you say. I always look forward to speaking with her and leave each experience feeling much better and more confident.

Written on Nov 06, 2023 after therapy with Terri for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety

Terri is amazing!!

Written on Aug 15, 2023 after therapy with Terri for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Therapy sessions with her feel like talking to a best friend, she has a way of making it feel easy to talk about difficult things. She is always wonderfully supportive and has given me very meaningful insights. I'd highly recommend her to anyone looking for a counselor.

Written on May 30, 2023 after therapy with Terri for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching

Terri is just the best. I couldn’t be luckier.

Written on Apr 05, 2023 after therapy with Terri for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and self esteem

She is a great fit for myself and makes me feel very comfortable to open up

Written on Feb 27, 2023 after therapy with Terri for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Terri was wonderful and just what I needed to get me through a difficult patch. She's a great listener and gives good realistic feedback. Loved working with Terri and will definitely connect with her as my first choice if the need arises again.

Written on Jan 31, 2023 after therapy with Terri for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd

I feel as though I got further in one session with Terri than I did in multiple sessions with other therapists. Sometimes, I'm unsure of what I even am looking for and she seemed to have a great balance of listening/giving feedback.

Written on Dec 19, 2022 after therapy with Terri for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd

Terri has been so understanding and non judgemental. She is so sweet and helps me see things from a different perspective. When I want to be down on myself for not being able to totally escape my situation l, she has helped me feel less guilty about this. She understands me religious background and why things are difficult where others haven’t always had the same opinion. Some days it just helps me to breathe easier just to talk things through with her.

Written on Oct 04, 2022 after therapy with Terri for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, and adhd

Terri is the person I had when it felt like I had no one. She was there through my successes and sufferings. She will always be someone who has saved my life in more than one way

Written on Aug 30, 2022 after therapy with Terri for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and self esteem

Terri is high;ly professional and hder positivity helps me stay focused and grounded

Written on Aug 21, 2022 after therapy with Terri for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd

Terri is an amazing therapist! Be lucky you got her :)

Written on Jun 28, 2022 after therapy with Terri for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Hey Terri, I keep getting these auto reviews. I'll definitely provide a review at some point. It's a little early to say anything that'll have substance. Keep doing you. Appreciate the help.

Written on Jun 03, 2022 after therapy with Terri for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse

Terri has been a great help. I still have a long way to go, however I believe with more guidance I will continue to see the progress and get where I need to be. Terri is very understanding, and I look forward to my continued sessions with her.

Written on Jun 01, 2022 after therapy with Terri for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Terri is absolutely amazing! She has helped me overcome so many things during our time together and I’m excited to continue working on becoming my best self with her. She’s a great listener and brings humor into our sessions in a respectful way. Can’t say enough great things about her!

Written on May 04, 2022 after therapy with Terri for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, and self esteem

She’s terrific, great listener

Written on Feb 17, 2022 after therapy with Terri for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse

She listens and is able to understand and relate to me and my concerns. Always supportive and accommodating!

Written on Jan 17, 2022 after therapy with Terri for 1 year and 4 months

Terri has worked on and off with me for multiple years through BH and has been a great support through some really tricky times, from a pandemic to family problems as well as a gender transition, college graduation, and many other big life changes. I was so thankful to be paired quickly with a therapist who is such a good fit for me, and is someone I feel so comfortable with.

Written on Dec 17, 2021 after therapy with Terri for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd

I’ve only been working with Terri for about three weeks but she has already helped so much. She listens well, asks great questions, and always offers interesting and meaningful conversation. I really enjoy working with her.

Written on Dec 10, 2021 after therapy with Terri for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

She a compassionate and understanding woman with a great ability for offering no real advice and reassurance.

Written on Oct 13, 2021 after therapy with Terri for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and compassion fatigue

Ms. Benton has truly changed my life she really goes the extra mile to give you the personal touch and it has meant a world of difference. I feel cared for, heard, respected and intelligently advised. On a score of 1-10 she's an 11.

Written on Aug 19, 2021 after therapy with Terri for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Terri is amazing!!! I was very skeptical of receiving therapy through an app or online and Terri has made this amazing for me. I'm so excited to keep up with this, I look forward to our weekly chats!

Written on Jun 25, 2021 after therapy with Terri for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and self esteem

I feel so incredibly lucky to have Terri to turn to for support. She helps me realize strengths in myself that I'd forgotten, and helps me to see how I can grow.

Written on May 14, 2021 after therapy with Terri for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse

Such a fantastic and caring person. She is so loving and funny, and takes the time to understand and create a dialogue with her patients. Would highly recommend!

Written on Jan 26, 2021 after therapy with Terri for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and adhd

She’s become like friend I’ve known for years, I trust her so much and when I feel I have nothing to be happy about or look forward to I remember that I have a meeting coming up with Terri and it gives me something to smile about.

Written on Jan 11, 2021 after therapy with Terri for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Terri has been an absolutely wonderful counsellor and I couldn't recommend her highly enough. She is warm, friendly and makes you feel entirely comfortable and able and supported to talk about any issues, worries or concerns you might have. I feel very lucky to have been paired with Terri as my counsellor, and I'm so glad as she made helped me work through the problems I was having and I feel so much better for it.

Written on Jan 06, 2021 after therapy with Terri for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem

I have worked with Terri for some time now. She listens to me and is supportive of me and is really helping me solidify my convictions and what I want out of life.

Written on Dec 07, 2020 after therapy with Terri for 1 year and 4 months

After about 8 months of therapy with Terri, I feel like a different person altogether. I have overcome so many fears in my life. I am grateful to have Terri as my counselor.

Written on Dec 07, 2020 after therapy with Terri for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Excellent

Written on Dec 03, 2020 after therapy with Terri for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and anger management

Terri has a very caring way about her. She asks questions but doesn’t pry unless you choose to provide the information which I love. She’s very good at understanding the main issues I bring up to her and giving me other things to also consider about the issue. She replies in a timely manner and I always feel better after reaching out to her.

Written on Sep 14, 2020 after therapy with Terri for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue

Terri has been wonderful! I was surprised at the quality of the match and how quickly I was able to open up with video counseling.

Written on Sep 07, 2020 after therapy with Terri for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Terri really listens. She helps you work through a problem and confront it. I HIGHLY recommend Terri

Written on Sep 05, 2020 after therapy with Terri for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem

Highly recommend! She is a great person to talk to and really listens to what you say.

Written on Aug 19, 2020 after therapy with Terri for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

I was new to online counseling and a bit apprehensive, however, what a wonderful surprise! I enjoyed my sessions with Terri. She was extremely helpful with ideas and actions I could take to change my situation. Terri also helped me to recognize all I have achieved to date and to take some time to celebrate those wins. I highly recommend her.

Written on Aug 13, 2020 after therapy with Terri for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

My first time doing therapy and terri had many me so comfortable and easy to talk. Has made me feel understood and heard

Written on Aug 03, 2020 after therapy with Terri for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Terri is wonderful, very patient and understanding. She listens well and always has a good answer for my questions whether it’s the response I want to hear or not. I very much enjoy working with her.

Written on Jul 29, 2020 after therapy with Terri for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Terri is superb! I couldn’t have connected with a better therapist. Understands me and my goals and supports me to my core!

Written on Jul 09, 2020 after therapy with Terri for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue

I’ve been seeing Terri for a few weeks now and let me tell you ! After just two visits I started to feel a great change !! She is truly a great listener and very understanding on many different situations. I recommend her to anyone that needs someone just to be there for you . Thank you so much Terri for the support !!

Written on Jun 08, 2020 after therapy with Terri for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem

She understands what I went through and doesn’t try to up me on anything and gives me different ways to help me through it.

Written on Jun 04, 2020 after therapy with Terri for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self esteem

Terri is an amazing counselor. She's empathetic, encouraging, and extremely warm-hearted. She's always available when I need her to offer insight into what I'm dealing with. I'm excited to keep working with Terri, she is an excellent fit!

Written on May 01, 2020 after therapy with Terri for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

Terri has been so awesome and helpful. I used BetterHelp for a while last year until we both felt like I was at a good place and did not need regular sessions. With all the craziness going on now I signed back up and have had some more sessions and it has been so nice to catch up with Terri and get her input on how to deal with these stressful situations.

Written on Apr 01, 2020 after therapy with Terri for 8 months on issues concerning grief

Terri is an incredibly compassionate therapist who has so far helped me tremendously in my battle with anxiety but also encouraged self discovery and improvement. She is always trying to connect on a personal level, asking questions about things I've mentioned or just generally checking up to make sure I'm okay. Would definitely recommend.

Written on Nov 19, 2019 after therapy with Terri for 2 months

Working with Terri is easy for me because she exudes an honest understanding energy that evokes safety and confidence for me to open up to talk about my challenges. She gives space to talk about what’s important to me and can draw on her own life experience which makes me feel valued as at times she is willing to share parts of her life with me. This proves a lovely balanced therapeutic partnership that makes me feel like I am a normal person trying to navigate my way through life without directions. When talking with Terri she naturally inspires realizations in myself that I work on throughout the week. Terri understands how to get the best out of each session we have and sends me worksheets to complete which supports my progress. I feel I am evolving week by week and it is because of her experience, expertise and loving honest nature. I do feel blessed

Written on Nov 09, 2019 after therapy with Terri for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and intimacy-related issues

Terri is quick to recognize the main issues/concerns at heart and demonstrates great empathy. She is able to relate to me and provide relevant examples and suggestions given her experience and expertise. I really enjoy our calls and feel that they are contributing towards a breakthrough of sorts. I feel like I am able to create a new framework with her help.

Written on Oct 20, 2019 after therapy with Terri for 2 weeks

Terri is warm and empathetic and feels like a trusted friend. I feel lighter after each session with her. I'm so grateful that I was paired with her.

Written on Oct 13, 2019 after therapy with Terri for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

Terri is simply the best :)) she really is an humanist— She has a heart of gold : when I talk to Terri, I thank god for this beautiful person that she is and sending her to this earth — I’m deeply impacted/influenced by her: I do hope to pay it forward for the kindness love everything that she has shown me. Love solves everything, and Terri is love, therefore she’s the right antidote for everyone.

Written on Sep 02, 2019 after therapy with Terri for 1 month on issues concerning trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

Terri is one of the best therapists I’ve ever had. She truly makes you feel heard and validated. I would recommend her to anyone looking for someone to truly hear you. It is refreshing. Thanks Terri!

Written on Aug 16, 2019 after therapy with Terri for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

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