Benita Whitfield
Experienced LCSW and LICSW focusing on attachment and regulation
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About
Benita Whitfield, LCSW, LICSW, is a licensed clinician with more than two decades of practice supporting people through complex life challenges. Based in Illinois and also licensed in Massachusetts, she draws on a broad clinical toolkit to address stress, anxiety, relationship dynamics, parenting concerns, anger, and self esteem. Her work is informed by attachment research and methods that center the client's experience and strengths.
Her practice also engages a wide range of additional focus areas, including adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, body image, chronic illness, and personality-related concerns. She integrates approaches such as Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused techniques to tailor sessions to individual needs.
Whitfield emphasizes collaborative, respectful therapeutic work that honors each person’s story. Whether addressing communication difficulties, trauma recovery, or midlife transitions, she aims to create a setting where exploration and practical skills-building can occur alongside emotional processing.
Her practice also engages a wide range of additional focus areas, including adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, body image, chronic illness, and personality-related concerns. She integrates approaches such as Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused techniques to tailor sessions to individual needs.
Whitfield emphasizes collaborative, respectful therapeutic work that honors each person’s story. Whether addressing communication difficulties, trauma recovery, or midlife transitions, she aims to create a setting where exploration and practical skills-building can occur alongside emotional processing.
- Location:
- Illinois, United States
- Years Experience:
- 26
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Paranoia, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Somatization, Visually impaired, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: IL LCSW 149013710, MA LICSW LICSW127501
- NPI Number: 1699074054
- License: LICSW (Massachusetts), LCSW (Illinois)
Teletherapy style and communication options
Benita Whitfield frames remote work around clear therapeutic methods and accessible communication. She frequently uses Attachment-Based and Client-Centered approaches to explore relationship patterns and the felt experience of emotions, helping participants reflect on connection and relational history while centering their current goals.For practical skills and emotion regulation, Whitfield incorporates elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy. These methods introduce concrete strategies for managing distress and increasing present-moment awareness alongside explorations of meaning and connection. Sessions are collaborative, with the therapist and participant setting priorities together and adjusting focus as needs evolve.
Remote sessions may take place by video calls or phone sessions, and Whitfield also offers options for live chat or text-based messaging. These formats are used to match communication style and convenience, and to support ongoing work between scheduled meetings.
What is Benita Whitfield's clinical experience?
She has 26 years of professional experience as a clinical social worker.
What credentials and licenses does she hold?
Benita Whitfield holds LCSW and LICSW credentials with license details IL LCSW 149013710 and MA LICSW LICSW127501.
Which languages does she work in?
The profile lists English as the language used for services.
Where is she licensed or based?
She is based in Illinois and the profile includes licensing information for Massachusetts as well.
How can clients work with her remotely?
Communication options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does she accept international clients?
Yes. The profile indicates she is accepting international clients.
What does it cost to work with her?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
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