Benita Weems

Biography

Qualifications & Experience

I hold an M.A. in education and teaching from The University of Alabama, an M.A. in Clinical Mental Health from Midwestern State University, and an M.Div. from Reformed Theological Seminary. As an ordained Presbyterian minister, I provided pastoral care at a church for five years.

I have been counseling informally and professionally for more than 15 years. I trained in counseling in a university counseling center where I worked with clients across many age groups, socioeconomic levels, education levels, and ethnicities in both individual and group settings. I also volunteered at a domestic violence shelter, providing both individual and group therapy.

My Call to Christian Counseling

Since high school, I knew I wanted to pursue a career in a helping profession. After graduate school, I began teaching and realized that I really wanted to help students with their personal issues. This led me to pursue a calling in ministry.

During this time, I realized that I needed further training to help people heal and find hope. I also had a child with severe medical needs and special needs, which has made me realize how crucial it is for people to have help and a safe space. Now, as I join others in a counseling relationship, I continue to see how this is my true calling, and that there is restoration, redemption, and hope for everyone.

More About Me/On a Personal Note

I’m married to a teacher, and we have three young children, one of whom has severe special and medical needs. My husband and I love the diversity in the Seattle area, the mountains, and the water. I enjoy decorating, fashion, music, audio books, trying new places to eat, and anything involving the outdoors.

Services and Specialities

Areas of Expertise/Specialties

• Abandonment and Neglect
• Anxiety
• Codependency
• Counseling for Teens
• Couples Counseling
• Depression
• Family Counseling
• Grief
• Individual Counseling
• Marriage Counseling
• Personal Development
• PTSD
• Sexual Abuse
• Spiritual Development
• Trauma
• Women’s Issues

Anxiety

People who struggle with anxiety often think it is impossible to overcome. The anxiety can feel crippling and all-consuming. However, with God’s help and through tools available through Christian counseling, it is possible to find effective ways to cope with and minimize those anxious thoughts and feelings. If you’re ready to get rid of the worry and experience peace in Christ, I would be honored to walk the healing journey with you.

Grief

Grief is a heavy burden that manifests differently for different people at different times. It can feel very isolating and at times unbearable. Through Christian grief counseling in Texas, we can work together to find light in the midst of the darkness and relief from the weight of grief that is keeping you down. Hope may seem far away, but it is possible, with God’s grace and compassion for us.

Trauma

Trauma can have countless impacts on every area of our lives – even in ways we might not realize. It can also keep a strong grip on us that may seem impossible to break. However, by finding your strength and power in God, it’s possible to experience true healing and freedom from the effects of trauma. Contact me today to discuss the next steps for pursuing trauma recovery counseling in Texas.

Family Counseling/Couples Counseling

Each person within a family or marriage contributes to the dynamics of that system. When multiple individuals are involved, it can become tricky to establish healthy boundaries in relationships. Through Christian family counseling and couples counseling in Texas, the goal is for each party to feel heard and seen so true healing and restoration can take place within broken and fractured relationships.

Individual Counseling

Individual counseling in Texas can be a wonderful tool and resource to help you work through a variety of issues and struggles. Whether you feel overwhelmed, isolated, abandoned, depressed, or betrayed, there is a safe space here for you to be seen, heard, and equipped to overcome the challenges you face. I welcome you to take the first step toward your personal growth today by contacting our office to schedule an appointment.

Payment and Forms

Sessions: I offer 53-minute sessions. Sessions can be held more than once per week, weekly, or every other week. Scheduling options are discussed in greater detail during your Risk-Free Initial Session.

Availability (by office location):

• Online – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Fees: I offer a Risk-Free Initial Session for individuals and couples looking to pursue counseling with me. Please note that there is a fee for the Risk-Free Initial Session as it is a clinical hour and reimbursable to most insurance companies, but if you choose not to reschedule and continue therapy after the initial session the entire fee for the session will be waived. For ongoing treatment the full fee per session is required at the time of service.

Insurance: As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), some insurance companies will reimburse for a portion of my services (as an Out of Network Provider). Please consult with your insurance provider as to whether they specifically cover adolescents, individuals and couples.

Receipts/Statements: In the event you require a printed or digital receipt, I will provide receipts for personal use, insurance reimbursement, Flex Spending Accounts (FSA), and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).

Payment options: Cash, Check, or Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, & American Express). A fee of up to 3.7% plus $0.15 per transaction will be added for credit card payments.