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Dr. Kevin Benitez

Therapist
1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues
  • Couples therapy, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Hello, I am Dr. Kevin Benitez, I became a therapist because I want to help make a difference in people's lives. Seeing people make positive healthy changes in their lives is what motivates me to care for my patients every day

My approach to therapy

I specialize in substance use, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and loss. I work with individual and couples sessions of all ages. I believe in the power of therapy, together we can overcome your challenges and nurture your personal growth.

What you can expect from me

My relationship with my clients is one based on honesty, acceptance, and mutual respect. I strive to provide a safe space to openly examine self-doubt, conflicted feelings, and emotions. My focus is on the interpersonal process and pulls in components from different evidence-based theoretical orientations. Some of these include motivational interviewing, CBT, and family systems.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Hispanic, Cisgender Man
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Solution Oriented, Humorous

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    1 year of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at Loma Linda University, Other - Doctorate at Loma Linda University
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    Stress management, Anger management
  • Therapy methods
    Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Behavioral Activation (BA), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Positive Psychology, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Behavioral Couples Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Care types
    Couples therapy, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English