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Benita Dowdell

(She, Her)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW), LISW-CP

Accepts

Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, and Quest Behavioral Health

Specializes in

Anxiety, Family Issues, Grief, Loss, and Women's Issues

Great to meet you!

I am a dedicated and compassionate therapist with a genuine passion for assisting individuals as they navigate life's challenges and achieve personal growth. I have honed my skills in providing evidence-based therapy techniques tailored to each client's unique needs.

A bit about my approach to therapy

My approach focuses on creating a safe and trusting therapeutic environment where clients feel empowered to explore their emotions, develop coping strategies, and work towards positive change. I believe in the power of therapy, and promote healing and resilience.

What you can expect from our first session

I am committed to supporting my clients on their journey towards mental and emotional well-being. The goal is to walk away with a empowered sense of self.


Benita's style is

Empowering
Open-minded
Challenging

Insurance carriers Benita accepts

Aetna
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Quest Behavioral Health

More about Benita

MSW (Master of Social Work) at Univeristy of North Carolina at Greensboro
License type: LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) (Michigan), LISW-CP (Licensed independent social worker–clinical practice) (South Carolina), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (North Carolina)
Gender: Cisgender Female
Ethnicity: Black or African descent
Languages: English
Works with: Adults and Seniors
More specialties: Depression, Maternal Mental Health, and Relationship Issues
Modalities: Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Structural Family, Trauma Focused CBT, Strength-Based, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Attachment Based