- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Practical coping skills
About Benetria
Benetria McGowan is a licensed professional counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and grief. She writes plainly and listens closely to each person’s story. Her focus is on practical steps that people can use day to day to feel steadier and more capable.
Benetria centers therapy on the individual’s experience and cultural context. She offers a calm, respectful space to talk through hard moments and to make plans for change. She pays attention to how relationship patterns and past wounds affect present feelings and behavior.
With seven years of experience, Benetria draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques. She supports people dealing with interpersonal challenges, workplace stress, social anxiety, and transitions. Her work includes helping people build better communication skills and stronger self-care habits.
She places special emphasis on issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, body image, caregiving stress, chronic illness and pain, and the impacts of trauma. Benetria also addresses concerns related to autism spectrum traits and some personality patterning when relevant to a person’s goals.
People who choose her can expect a collaborative process. Sessions focus on clear goals, practical tools, and steady progress. The aim is to help clients uncover strengths and create manageable steps toward emotional balance.
Benetria centers therapy on the individual’s experience and cultural context. She offers a calm, respectful space to talk through hard moments and to make plans for change. She pays attention to how relationship patterns and past wounds affect present feelings and behavior.
With seven years of experience, Benetria draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques. She supports people dealing with interpersonal challenges, workplace stress, social anxiety, and transitions. Her work includes helping people build better communication skills and stronger self-care habits.
She places special emphasis on issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, body image, caregiving stress, chronic illness and pain, and the impacts of trauma. Benetria also addresses concerns related to autism spectrum traits and some personality patterning when relevant to a person’s goals.
People who choose her can expect a collaborative process. Sessions focus on clear goals, practical tools, and steady progress. The aim is to help clients uncover strengths and create manageable steps toward emotional balance.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Wisconsin
Languages
English
How evidence-based approaches translate to online support
Benetria draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions in practical ways. One common approach she uses involves skill-building work that helps people manage anxiety and stress through breathing, grounding, and step-by-step behavioral changes. This approach is useful when daily routines and worry interfere with functioning.Another frequently applied method focuses on exploring past experiences and relationship patterns to improve present-day communication and attachment. That work helps people recognize recurring dynamics and try different responses in day-to-day interactions.
Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the early work in therapy. The therapist will collaborate with each person to set goals, try strategies, and adjust methods based on progress and preference. It’s a joint process that centers the client’s needs and objectives.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. It can reduce travel time, allow for shorter check-ins during a workday, or make it simpler to meet when schedules change. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm the current options before booking to find the arrangement that works best.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Benetria works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, and grief, and also focuses on related issues like abandonment, attachment concerns, body image, and caregiving stress.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a collaborative, straightforward approach that emphasizes listening, practical strategies, and communication skills to help people manage symptoms and life challenges.
How long has she been practicing?
She has seven years of clinical experience working as a counselor in a variety of settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Wisconsin.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.