Christa Benton (she/her)

PhD, LPC, NCC, CMTH
Accepting Clients

Allow me to introduce myself as Dr. Christa A. Benton (Dr. C). I am excited that you have arrived here and are open to receiving support.

Licensed Professional Counselor in HENRICO, VA

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

I have various experiences working with individuals of all ages, various walks of life, and diverse backgrounds in clinical, therapeutic, and volunteer capacities within the mental health field over the past 10+ years. I specialized in helping others challenged with Emotional Distress, Professional/Career Issues, Healthy Boundary Setting, Life Transitions, Generational/Interpersonal Trauma, Identity Issues, and Self Empowerment Development. ​

My Background and Approach

My approach involves a mixture of authenticity, humor, challenge, and trust in sessions to build strong working relationships with clients and facilitate safety in the process of helping you heal. Here at iMatter, my intention is to provide a variety of services, cultivated from my clinical, holistic expertise and lived experiences, to meet you where you to help you embrace emotional freedom. As I continue to evolve, so will my services. I use the following approaches in sessions: • Brainspotting (BSP) • Client-Centered • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) • Mindfulness-based (MBCT), • Narrative • Reality • Relational • Solution-Focused • Strength-Based • Trauma-Focused • Internal Family Systems (IFS) • Holistic.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I strive to make those I encounters feel seen and heard, meeting them where they are, and working with them to overcome the roadblocks they encounter during their life journey. I embraces a person-centered, holistic approach integrating breathwork, sound healing & energy work into sessions as needed. I believe working collaboratively with the client is significant to treating the whole person. I consider myself a life learner, a creative, and an advocate for those I serves and beyond. I am committed to collaborating with community partners, organizations, and stakeholders to advocate for mental health policies, treatment, interventions, and education.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Brainspotting Holistic Therapy Internal Family Systems
Other Techniques
  • Anger Management Therapy
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Holistic Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Somatic Therapy: Body-Based Healing for Emotional Trauma
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Trauma Therapy
  • Brainspotting

Issues I Treat

Other Issues
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Career Counseling
  • Child Issues
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Gender Identity Therapy
  • Grief or Loss
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Systemic Oppression Therapy
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Oscar
  • Oxford Health Plan
  • Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 9 years of practice
  • Languages: English

Info

Email Christa
P.O. BOX 38188
HENRICO, VA 23231

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