Benoit Counseling Center

Kathleen Benoit, LICSW (Owner/ Clinician) I am a therapist dedicated to supporting clients as they navigate life’s many challenges, including academic pressures, career transitions, relationships, and family dynamics. My clinical experience includes working with individuals facing Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, and the LGBTQ+ population. I believe everyone deserves a safe, nonjudgmental space where they can express themselves freely, without the weight of others’ expectations. My goal is to provide a welcoming, supportive environment where healing and growth can take place. My practice is grounded in a Strengths-Based approach, which emphasizes identifying and building upon your existing abilities and resilience. By focusing on what you already do well, we create a foundation for growth that is collaborative, empowering, and sustainable. This approach not only supports progress toward your personal goals but also fosters long-term effectiveness and confidence in your ability to navigate life’s challenges. At the heart of my work is talk-based therapy, where real conversation leads the way. I value authenticity, humor, and honesty—because therapy doesn’t have to feel stiff or clinical to be effective. Sometimes a laugh can bring as much relief as a breakthrough, and I believe that being real with each other creates a stronger connection. My goal is to meet you where you are, with openness and compassion, so we can work together in a way that feels natural, supportive, and genuinely helpful. Erika Krause, LICSW One of the bravest things one can do is ask for help and support. Whether this is your first time seeking out therapy or you have dabbled before, congratulations on taking this step! Perhaps you have experienced a trauma, loss, are dealing with symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADHD, are LGBTQIA+, or are simply looking to live life as your most authentic self. Maybe you are going through a life transition, having relationship issues, or maybe you just want to start building a therapeutic connection. Regardless of the WHY, you deserve a safe, judgement-free space to begin this journey. Take a deep breath. Let's begin. During the last 5+ years as a therapist, I have worked with individuals on their journey to find healing, peace, and understanding. Using a strengths based, realistic, and relaxed approach to therapy with a touch of humor, my goal is to provide you with unbiased support and reflection, as well as helpful tools that you can implement and utilize every day. If this resonates with you, let's connect! I am so excited to begin this work with you. Elinor Verenbec, LMHC In today’s world, building a better life for yourself can sometimes feel like a luxury—something we rarely have the time or energy to focus on. The constant presence of change, stress, and uncertainty can leave us feeling like we’re in “emergency mode,” and it’s all too easy to find ourselves stuck in cycles of isolation, depression, or anxiety. My goal as a therapist is to help you navigate these challenges with compassion and clarity. Together, we’ll identify your existing strengths, explore the personal values that matter most to you, and learn how to work with difficult thoughts and emotions rather than against them. By doing so, we can create a pathway toward greater resilience, balance, and a stronger sense of self. I bring experience from a variety of settings, including residential treatment, college counseling, outpatient substance use, and crisis intervention. I also have extensive experience working with the LGBTQ+ community, providing a supportive, affirming space where individuals can explore their identities, relationships, and unique challenges without fear of judgment. As a therapist with years of both professional and personal life experience, I understand how age brings perspective. I value meeting clients where they are, recognizing the wisdom that comes with lived experience, and helping to integrate that into the work we do together. My therapeutic approach draws from mindfulness-based practices, person-centered theory, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), allowing me to tailor our sessions to your unique needs while keeping our work grounded, supportive, and collaborative. Yaileen Celado, LMHC We’re not meant to deal with our problems alone, so let's figure it out together! I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 10+ years of experience working with children and adults. I’m excited to help people work through a range of concerns, like stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, foster/adoptive transitions, co-parenting, adjustment issues, and identity development. I’m particularly passionate about providing culturally-sensitive and empowering therapy services to the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities. Therapy with me is: Silly. Humble. Collaborative. Vulnerable. Welcoming. SAFE. I know that therapy can be really scary at first. My number one goal is to make the whole experience comfortable, while still encouraging you to push past the limits that might be holding you back from being your best self. Therapy works best when we’re transparent, communicate genuinely, and learn to build trust in each other. Our sessions will always be a safe space for you to be your truest self and work on the personal growth you seek. With all of this, I’m confident we can work together to make the positive life changes you desire!