Maribel Benavides
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, IMH-E
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In my years of clinical experience in maternal and child health care, I have been able to support families to enjoy motherhood, parenting, and well-balanced lives by assisting them navigate through and overcome challenges caused by emotional issues, unhealthy habits, relationship stress, life transitions, and/or parenting difficulties that compromise the development of children. If you can relate, you no longer need to feel confused, overwhelmed, and unsupported. I can help you nurture your emotional well-being, reduce triggers, and overcome daily challenges to lead a healthy life and build a strong foundation for your children.
Emotional problems, such as depression, anxiety, and stress are common in all stages of life; fortunately, with the right support and approaches like Strength Based, CBT, and IPT, I can help you change unhelpful thinking, face worries/fears, learn coping skill, develop a greater sense of confidence, and improve your functioning and interaction with others.
I invite you to give yourself the opportunity to talk about difficult issues and feelings, learn coping, acceptance, and self-love techniques, discover enjoyment, and delight in moments of connection while balancing meeting your needs and those of your loved ones. You have the power to feel better and thrive and I can help you discover it.
Call or Email Maribel Benavides now for a free 15 minute consultation - (239) 688-3645
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $140
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Maribel Benavides
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, IMH-E
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (239) 688-3645
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Florida / SW16356 Maribel Benavides
- In Practice for 16 years
- Attended Florida International University, MSW, Graduated 2009
- Certificate from MDM Counseling and Mediation Services 2021
- Certificate from Florida Infant Mental Health Endorsement (FIMH-E) 2021
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Maribel Benavides
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, IMH-E
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (239) 688-3645
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Early Childhood and Social-Emotional Development
- Maternal and Child Health Care
- Parenting
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Domestic Abuse
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Women's Issues
Maribel Benavides
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, IMH-E
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (239) 688-3645
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Single Parent
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Single Parent
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Interpersonal
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Strength-Based
Maribel Benavides
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, IMH-E
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (239) 688-3645
Location
Nearby Areas
Maribel Benavides
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, IMH-E
Call for a free consultation now - (239) 688-3645