Theresa Benson
Psychologist, PhD (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
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Champaign, IL 61820
Let's Connect (217) 688-1429

To love and be loved. To be truly seen and heard. To make a contribution in life through your family or community that connects you to someone or something larger than yourself. These are elements that often lead to a life of wholeheartedness, which many seek. Yet there are times when life becomes challenging and words cannot adequately express the emotional pain you are feeling. You seek someone who can understand, offer support, and restore a sense of hope. I will be your guide as you push through the fears, past wounds, and perceived shortcomings to find your path that has heart.
I offer deep listening with open, honest questions to help you find your intrinsic truth and uncover your unique answers to life's seemingly impossible questions, so that you can experience healing and restore your sense of wholeness and connection.
I believe a trusting, supportive relationship provides the necessary framework for healing to take place. I seek to understand your lived experience and connect with your innate strengths that will lead to your healing path. Are you ready to be accompanied on your journey toward healing and wholeness?
Call or Email Theresa Benson now for a free 15 minute consultation - (217) 688-1429
Let's Connect (217) 688-1429

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Theresa Benson
Psychologist, PhD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (217) 688-1429
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New Mexico / PSY-2023-0046 Theresa BensonLicense state differs from primary location state.
- In Practice for 24 years
- Attended The University of Akron, Counseling Psychology/PhD, Graduated 2010
- Certificate from International Expressive Arts Therapist Association REACE 29 / 2016
- Degree/Diploma from JFK University MA/Holistic Health Education / 2001
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Theresa Benson
Psychologist, PhD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (217) 688-1429
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Stress
- Grief
Expertise
- Climate Change Anxiety
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Theresa Benson
Psychologist, PhD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (217) 688-1429
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Coaching
- Existential
- Expressive Arts
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- mindfulness-based interventions
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Strength-Based
- Transpersonal
Theresa Benson
Psychologist, PhD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (217) 688-1429
Location
Additional Location
Coyote, NM 87012
(217) 688-1429