Therapists in Upshur County, TX

I love helping adults from all stages and walks of life to understand the things that are holding them back in order to find ways through them. After recognizing underlying barriers, we can work towards fully realizing your strengths and adjusting certain behaviors and thoughts to see things and be yourself in a healthier way. In our first session together, we'll complete an assessment focused on exploring your past and present, current challenges and strengths, and specific problems that you hope to overcome. We'll discuss your specific goals for counseling as well as my recommendations for treatment to move towards those goals.

What if what you FEAR the most will HEAL you the most? - Charity Bennett-Kinney, PhD, LPC-S I enjoy working with individuals with varying mental / emotional challenges. I work very hard to provide an environment where clients feel comfortable and safe to discuss the issues causing them distress and concern, but to also provide a therapeutic environment where I can challenge a client to grow and move toward a mentally healthier life.

Meeting someone new maybe anxiety provoking, but starting therapy? That is truly a daunting task! You’ve made the first step by recognizing that maybe you should talk to someone. Now, all of these bios sound about the same. Which one to pick? How do you know which one will help you the most? You may be thinking, “oh, forget it, I just can’t make that decision right now.” Or, “I don’t want to sit for an hour and cry while I tell a total stranger my life’s story.” Or, “what if someone finds out that I’m not perfect. What if this person thinks I’m crazy and wants to lock me away forever?“ …

Therapy is hard work. Going to therapy for the first time or the hundredth time can be scary. Finding a therapist who fits with your needs and desires is crucial to a healthy and successful therapeutic experience. As an approachable, person-centered therapist, I support my clients in working on goals that YOU design. Through an integrative and holistic approach, my style is to guide you in navigating the roads of life challenges, mood concerns, medical conditions, relationships, severe mental illness, and other life issues.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I received a Master's degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University and my undergraduate degree in Psychology from Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis.

I am dedicated to helping clients improve their mental health through an empathetic, non-judgmental counseling relationship. I believes in the inherent resilience and capacity for growth within each individual, and is dedicated to empowering clients to overcome obstacles, build resilience, and live more fulfilling and meaningful lives. Understanding the "why" of our thoughts, feelings and behaviors can help bring a greater sense of control and insight. Clients can learn the power of their own choices and perspective to grow and make significant changes one step at a time.

I welcome people from different backgrounds and political leanings, unique religious or spiritual beliefs, all kinds of relationship dynamics/combinations, stressful careers, and traumatic experiences. The types that have learned how to “fake it till you make it”. The survivor living off of caffeine and sheer determination. The tired, overlooked and underappreciated human being still carrying the baggage of their last relationship, tough childhood or draining job. Fighters who have lost their spark, but are somehow able to keep everyone else’s flame burning. I see you struggling… silently slipping below the surface. I want to help.