Joel Benavente (he/him/his)

LCSW
Accepting Clients

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has a strong desire to help facilitate meaningful, lasting change for the better.

Addictions Counselor in Las Vegas, NV

About My Clients

I work with adolescents, college-aged students/young adults who are experiencing ongoing distress, relationship issues, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, and depression. I have experience helping young adult transitions, college stress, interpersonal ineffectiveness, difficulties setting boundaries, assertiveness training and teaching and facilitating Dialectical behavioral therapy skills.

My Background and Approach

As the oldest of 7 children, I have always led by example and had a love for education. I earned his Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and a Master of Social Work at the University of Nevada, Reno. I have spent the last several years working as an Admissions and Recruitment Coordinator for the University of Nevada, Reno where I worked closely to assist elementary, middle, and high school students learn how to access higher education. I specifically took an interest in helping first-generation college students like myself navigate their way through the college process. I became interested in mental health since I have worked in an inpatient setting at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center in the Med/Surg, Telemetry, and Behavioral Health units as a patient safety advocate/sitter. It led me to wanting to learn more about what I was experiencing and after attending my own therapy, it really sparked the passion.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I have a kind and down to earth demeaner. I will work with my clients in a compassionate and mindful way and challenge them in a gentle manner. I am an eclectic therapist who is trained in dialectical behavioral therapy. I believe in meeting each client where they are at and help facilitate their life worth living goals. I work collaboratively to ensure my clients have the awareness and skills to regain control over their emotional responses, improve their interpersonal effectiveness, and develop their inner strength.

Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna

At A Glance

  • Experience: 5 years of practice
  • Languages: English

Info

Email Joel
1980 Festival Plaza Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89135

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