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Emily Benton, LPC

Trauma-informed LPC supporting life transitions
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Addiction and grief
  • Veterans and young adults

About Emily Benton

Emily Benton is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who works with adults across Texas to navigate complex life transitions, trauma recovery, and personal growth. She blends compassionate, evidence-based methods with a trauma-informed perspective to help clients build resilience and practical strategies for healing.

Her clinical focus includes addressing trauma, addiction, questions of life purpose, and challenges in interpersonal communication. She has particular experience supporting young adults and military veterans as they process major life changes and work through feelings such as guilt or shame.

Using trauma-informed practices, Emily aims to help clients reconnect with their strengths and develop greater self-compassion. Her background also includes specialized work with people facing adoption-related concerns, intellectual disabilities, and end-of-life transitions.

Emily offers a nonjudgmental therapeutic environment and tailors support to each individual, honoring diverse backgrounds and belief systems while helping clients move toward meaningful, sustainable change.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

Adoption and foster careCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDrug and alcohol addictionGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIntellectual disabilityLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Emily Benton have?

Emily Benton has 5 years of experience.

Is Emily Benton a licensed therapist?

Yes. Emily Benton holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details are TX LPC 80439.

In which languages does Emily Benton provide therapy?

Emily Benton provides therapy in English.

Where is Emily Benton located?

Emily Benton is located in Texas.

How can I work with Emily Benton as my therapist?

Clients can work with Emily Benton through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Emily Benton work with international clients?

Emily Benton does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Emily Benton cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as a client’s location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Clients can click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match them with a therapist. Depending on availability, clients can then schedule a first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit?

Many people consider whether remote therapy can truly help with common emotional and interpersonal challenges. For frequently experienced concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and major life changes, online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions.

One key benefit is flexibility - clients can connect with therapists in the format that fits their schedule and comfort level, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This range of options can make it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing other responsibilities.

Licensed professionals provide these services, and clients have the option to change therapists if a different fit is needed. For many people, online therapy offers a practical and effective way to engage in consistent therapeutic work with trained therapists.

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