Samantha
Counselor, MS, LMHC (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
2972 Allegra Way, Lutz, FL 33559
Let's Connect (813) 796-8962
So, you've decided to get into therapy for yourself! You have entered in to the therapy room and nervous about whether the therapist will be able to get down to your level to understand what you are currently going through. Do you have struggles with big life changes, anxious of where to begin, and could be feeling unsure of where to start? You would want a therapist to help guide them through their struggles free of judgment, loads of empathy, and the ability to see their problems in a different light. I think I can help, even with a joke or two thrown in!
I tend to focus on symptoms in regards to the present moment. With clients, I work with mindfulness techniques to help with current symptoms that occur in their thought processes or within their bodies. Once the client becomes more self aware and can better focus on the present, together we can tackle the future.
Sometimes reaching out and asking for help seems defeating and dehumanizing. Society makes it seems like we need to have it all figured out. In all reality, we don't have it figured out and that's okay! I hope that with me as your potential therapist, you can realize your worth and take on future life hurdles with ease. Big and loud emotions are encouraged!
Call or Email Samantha Benenati now for a free 15 minute consultation - (813) 796-8962
Let's Connect (813) 796-8962
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $120
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Allied Benefit Systems - Aetna
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Health Scope - Aetna
- Meritain Health
- Nippon
- Providence Health Plan
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Samantha Benenati
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (813) 796-8962
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Florida / MH23716 Samantha Benenati
- In Practice for 3 years
- Attended National Louis University, Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Course, Graduated 2021
- Certificate from International Society of Accelerated Resolution Therapy B3976 / 2025
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Samantha Benenati
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (813) 796-8962
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- ADHD
- Depression
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Autism
- Body Image
- Coping Skills
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Samantha Benenati
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (813) 796-8962
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Humanistic
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Schema Therapy
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
Samantha Benenati
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (813) 796-8962