About me

I am licensed in Illinois and Massachusetts with 26 years of professional work experience. I have experience working as a school social worker - serving both public and charter schools serving youth, parents, teachers, and the school wide community facing multiple issues including but not limited to: stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, abuse, & parenting issues. I also have experience working with anger management. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Relationships
  • Parenting issues
  • Anger management
  • Self esteem, Motivation
Also experienced in:
Abandonment , Adoption and foster care , Aging and geriatric issues , Antisocial personality , Attachment issues , Autism and Asperger Syndrome , Avoidant personality , Blended family issues , Body image , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems

Years of Experience: 26

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

IL LCSW 149013710

MA LICSW LICSW127501

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Benita Whitfield. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Jan 31, 2026 after therapy with Benita for 2 weeks

As someone with almost consistent bad therapist trend I finally found one that I trust and want to intake information from. She's so knowledgeable I trust anything she tells me.

Written on Jan 07, 2026 after therapy with Benita for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse

She is the best

Written on Dec 18, 2025 after therapy with Benita for 1 month on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse

Benita is very direct and insightful, but at the same time incredibly caring and human. I don't think I've met a better listener.

Written on Dec 18, 2025 after therapy with Benita for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

Great therapist

Written on Nov 18, 2025 after therapy with Benita for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues

She's a great listener and does a phenomenal job in making you look at situations at a different angle

Written on Oct 20, 2025 after therapy with Benita for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, and adhd

Great experience with Benita.

Written on Oct 12, 2025 after therapy with Benita for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Benita truly listened and explored with me, asking questions, staying curious and teaching me ways to have my own toolkit to deal with my issues. She is extremely approachable and easy to have a great relationship with. A therapist who will encourage you to put in the work and will work with you through it all - 10/10 would recommend!

Written on Sep 08, 2025 after therapy with Benita for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes

Ms Whitfield was very professional. Gave me some good ways to help me get thru some of my issues .

Written on Sep 06, 2025 after therapy with Benita for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

My experience so far has been very pleasant.

Written on Aug 21, 2025 after therapy with Benita for 6 months on issues concerning relationship

She has thoughtful feedback. Gives new approaches and new perspectives! I am very grateful to be connected to Benita!

Written on Aug 18, 2025 after therapy with Benita for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Benita is an excellent listener with a great ability to assess a couple’s needs. She is patient and perceptive. She has helpful recommendations for further reading and work to continue the process at home.

Written on Jul 30, 2025 after therapy with Benita for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and adhd

Benita is a great therapist, she is a great listener and open-minded.

Written on Jul 28, 2025 after therapy with Benita for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

I believe that Benita is going to help me heal and transform into the best version I can be for myself. I appreciate that I have clarity on my mind with every session. I Look forward to continuing my journey with Benita.

Written on Jul 28, 2025 after therapy with Benita for 2 months on issues concerning relationship

Benita is attentive, responsive, and provides great recommendations for couples therapy.

Written on Jun 06, 2025 after therapy with Benita for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Benita is amazing. No matter what I am dealing with she gives me tools to help me work through it. Love that!!!

Written on Jun 05, 2025 after therapy with Benita for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

Thank you for all you have done e, and are doing.

Written on Apr 14, 2025 after therapy with Benita for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and anger management

She’s wonderful!

Written on Apr 08, 2025 after therapy with Benita for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

I truly appreciate having Benita be my therapist! Talking with her for the past few weeks has helped me greatly and I continue to enjoy my sessions with her. Her examples and references of books and resources she gives me has been definitely helpful! She is a caring therapist and extremely knowledgeable!

Written on Mar 25, 2025 after therapy with Benita for 2 months on issues concerning relationship

Great Therapist

Written on Mar 25, 2025 after therapy with Benita for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse

MRS. WHITFIELD HAS TAKEN THE TIME TO GET TO KNOW ME AND UNDERSTAND ME, AND HELP ME THROUGH MY DARKEST TIMES

Written on Mar 14, 2025 after therapy with Benita for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Benita is an incredible therapist who creates a safe, supportive, and understanding space for growth and healing. She listens with care, offers valuable insights, and provides practical tools that make a real difference. Her approach is compassionate yet effective, and I always leave our sessions feeling heard, understood, and empowered. I truly appreciate the work we’ve done together and highly recommend her to anyone seeking meaningful therapy.

Written on Mar 07, 2025 after therapy with Benita for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd

Quickly understood my concerns and situation. Not afraid to tell you what you need to hear.

Written on Feb 18, 2025 after therapy with Benita for 2 weeks

Benita was wonderful, took time and devoted and willing to do what ever she can to help and truly goes above and beyond, we are so grateful we have found her and have her to help us.

Written on Feb 13, 2025 after therapy with Benita for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, career difficulties, and coaching

So far I've only had one session, but I feel as though I ended the session on a positive note with good advice to apply into my situation. Felt comfortable talking to Ms. Benita and look forward to future sessions

Written on Feb 10, 2025 after therapy with Benita for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and coping with life changes

I have enjoyed our time and what we are working on.

Written on Feb 02, 2025 after therapy with Benita for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Benita is amazing! So kind, listened to us without judgement and really helped us see eachother in a new light.

Written on Jan 25, 2025 after therapy with Benita for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes

Benita, helped me work through a challenging moment and helped by providing tools which I have used to feel better.

Written on Jan 10, 2025 after therapy with Benita for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

I am so impressed with Benita. I love working with her. I am looking forward to our ongoing work. She is straightforward and direct, which I appreciate. She also makes me think. She is a good fit for me, she doesn't sugar coat anything, she also provides literature and videos that are very helpful. Thank you Benita!

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