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Kimberly Benning

Therapist
11 years of experience
13 patients on Headway
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Relationship issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who loves to help people heal from issues like anxiety, depression, disordered eating, substance use, low self-esteem, relational problems, and stress. I hold a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) degree and a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Psychology. In addition to over a decade of experience in direct patient care, I also teach several classes in marriage and family graduate programs throughout Los Angeles.

My approach to therapy

I use elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, motivational interviewing, and other modalities, depending on each patient's unique needs and preferences. As a certified yoga teacher, I often incorporate meditation and mindfulness into the therapeutic process.

What you can expect from me

In our initial session, we'll talk about your history, background, and the issues that led you to seek therapy. We'll collaborate to develop a treatment plan with realistic short-term and long-term goals and tangible objectives for how you can achieve those goals. In follow-up sessions, we'll check in about your progress and troubleshoot any barriers or roadblocks to success that you may be experiencing.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Humorous, Warm, Direct

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    11 years of experience
  • Training
    PsyD (Doctor of Psychology) at California Southern University, MA (Master of Arts) at California Southern University
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) Out-of-State Telehealth (Florida), LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    OCD, Family issues, Stress management, Women's issues
  • Therapy methods
    Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Strength-Based, Behavioral, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Relational, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Exposure Response Prevention
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English