Benita Whitfield
Support for anxiety, relationships, and life transitions
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About
Benita Whitfield, LCSW, LICSW, is a licensed clinical social worker who provides therapy in Illinois and Massachusetts and brings 26 years of experience supporting people through complicated seasons of life. Her work focuses on helping individuals manage stress and anxiety, strengthen relationships, navigate parenting concerns, and build a healthier sense of self. With a compassionate, culturally responsive style, she helps clients look at patterns that keep them stuck, including social anxiety, low self-esteem, communication challenges, and difficulties with emotional healing.
Her clinical background includes working with a wide range of life circumstances, from young adulthood to caregiving demands, workplace stress, trauma recovery, and midlife transitions. Benita offers a steady, supportive space where clients can explore what they are carrying, clarify what matters most, and practice skills that support resilience and day-to-day functioning.
Grounded in a holistic, person-centered perspective, Benita tailors therapy to each individual rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach. Whether someone is working through anxiety, relationship strain, or a desire for deeper self-understanding, she approaches the process with empathy, respect, and professional guidance.
Her clinical background includes working with a wide range of life circumstances, from young adulthood to caregiving demands, workplace stress, trauma recovery, and midlife transitions. Benita offers a steady, supportive space where clients can explore what they are carrying, clarify what matters most, and practice skills that support resilience and day-to-day functioning.
Grounded in a holistic, person-centered perspective, Benita tailors therapy to each individual rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach. Whether someone is working through anxiety, relationship strain, or a desire for deeper self-understanding, she approaches the process with empathy, respect, and professional guidance.
- 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)
Therapeutic Approaches That Translate Well to Online Care
Benita Whitfield draws from approaches that can be especially practical in online therapy for concerns like stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting pressures, anger, and self-esteem.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship experiences can shape trust, closeness, and emotional reactions in adulthood. It can be helpful for clients who notice recurring relationship patterns, fear of abandonment, or difficulty feeling safe and connected with others.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients set the pace. This approach can help people clarify what they want, strengthen self-understanding, and build confidence in their own decision-making, especially during transitions or periods of high stress.
Mindfulness Therapy focuses on noticing thoughts, feelings, and body sensations without getting pulled into them. It can support day-to-day coping by helping clients respond more intentionally to anxiety, anger, or overwhelm.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Benita collaborates with each client to choose strategies that fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting over time as life circumstances change.
Online therapy also makes support more accessible and flexible. Sessions can happen through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to get help in a format that fits their schedule and comfort level.
How much experience does Benita Whitfield have?
Benita Whitfield has 26 years of experience.
Is Benita Whitfield a licensed therapist?
Yes. Benita Whitfield is licensed and holds the credentials LCSW and LICSW. License information provided includes IL LCSW 149013710 and MA LICSW LICSW127501.
In which languages does Benita Whitfield provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Benita Whitfield located?
Benita Whitfield is located in Illinois.
How can I work with Benita Whitfield as my therapist?
You can work with Benita Whitfield through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Benita Whitfield work with international clients?
Yes. Benita Whitfield works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Benita Whitfield cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.