Benita Wilson, LCMHC, LMHC

Benita Wilson is a New York based therapist with 24 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through a wide range of life challenges. She offers care for conditions such as traumatic brain injury, anxiety, depression, panic, anger, stress-related disorders, and relationship concerns, drawing on a long history of clinical work across these areas.

Her approach is client-centered, warm, and engaging, with an emphasis on creating a respectful environment where people can express themselves and work toward meaningful change. Benita combines empathy with practical guidance so clients feel understood while learning skills to manage symptoms and improve relationships.

Her clinical toolbox includes cognitive behavioral therapy, which targets patterns of thought and behavior to reduce distress; rational-emotive therapy, which helps identify and modify unhelpful beliefs; and solution-focused interventions that emphasize goals and actionable steps. Benita holds LCMHC and LMHC credentials - state licenses that qualify her to practice as a mental health counselor - and she brings decades of experience to each therapeutic relationship.

Benita welcomes clients who are ready to address stress, trauma, mood concerns, addiction issues, parenting and intimacy challenges, and other life transitions, offering collaborative, evidence-informed care tailored to each person’s needs.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Remote Care

Benita Wilson uses several evidence-based approaches that translate well to online therapy. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress-related symptoms, offering practical tools clients can use between sessions. Rational-emotive therapy helps clients recognize and challenge rigid or self-defeating beliefs, which can reduce emotional intensity and improve decision-making. Solution-focused interventions concentrate on building clear goals and small, achievable steps so clients can see progress quickly and stay motivated.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Benita works with clients to understand their needs, preferences, and goals, then adapts techniques and pacing to find the best fit. This partnership helps ensure that therapy aligns with each person’s situation and values.

Online therapy with Benita is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and for those who cannot attend in-person appointments. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care while accessing support from licensed professionals and therapists from wherever clients are located.