Dr. Jessica Benito
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW (she, her)
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Kansas City, MO 64112
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Dr. Benito brings with her a wealth of experience. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker originating from New York City with 10+ years of experience working with culturally diverse and at risk populations across multiple settings. Dr. Benito earned her Doctorate in Social Work from the University of Southern California focusing her capstone work on designing innovative healthcare solutions that combine the power of behavioral health and advancements in neuroscience to address the lifelong, adverse effects of childhood adversity and developmental trauma.
Dr. Benito has served the behavioral health community through many local institutions including Truman Medical Center, Saint Luke's Health System, Shawnee Mission Medical Center, Two Rivers Behavioral Health System, Signature Psychiatric Hospital, Signature Behavioral Health, and North Kansas City Hospital.
Dr. Benito is passionate about empowering clients to become their best selves. She is an advocate of mental health awareness, psycho-education, and life-long learning. Favorite quote: "There is no heavier burden than an unfulfilled potential." - Charles M. Schulz
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $145
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa
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Dr. Jessica Benito
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Missouri / 2018003790 Jessica Benito
- Degree/Diploma from University of Southern California DSW - Doctor of Social Work
- Attended Doctor of Social Work, DSW, Graduated 2019
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Dr. Jessica Benito
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
- Infertility
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Bisexual
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Career Counseling
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Emotional Disturbance
- Grief
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Women's Issues
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Dr. Jessica Benito
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
Spanish
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Psychoanalytic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
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Dr. Jessica Benito
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Location
Nearby Areas
Dr. Jessica Benito
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW