Therapist profile
Terri Benton, LMHC
Massachusetts
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Relationships and Anger
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Massachusetts / LMHC6138
- NPI1306033832
- Experience22 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMassachusetts
About
- relationship difficulties
- anger management
- grief and loss
About Terri
Terri Benton is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing since 2006 with 22 years of experience. She holds an MA in Holistic Psychology from Lesley University and works with adults on concerns such as relationship problems, grief, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, anger, and life changes.
Terri describes her practice as looking at the whole person. She listens for the experiences, beliefs, values, and perceptions that shape how someone responds to stress and conflict. She uses that understanding to help people figure out what feels useful and what gets in the way of their goals.
Sessions focus on what matters in daily life. Terri pays attention to work, parenting, sleep, identity, and how emotions show up in close relationships. She invites practical conversations about coping strategies, communication, and managing strong feelings without promising quick fixes.
She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and aims to match approaches to each person’s needs. Terri values humor when appropriate and treats the work seriously while keeping the tone grounded and direct. Her style supports people who want clear tools and honest reflection.
Terri has worked in the Boston area for many years after growing up in a small farming community in Minnesota. She encourages prospective clients to check details and ask questions before booking so they can find a counselor who fits their communication style and goals.
How sessions work
Evidence-based approaches and how online sessions work
Terri uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on patterns in thinking, feeling, and behavior. Cognitive-behavioral strategies help people notice unhelpful thought patterns and test new ways of responding to stress, anxiety, and anger. These techniques are practical and often focus on clear steps someone can try between sessions.She also draws on approaches that address how trauma and strong emotions affect daily life. This work looks at how past experiences influence current relationships and coping, and it aims to create steadier ways to respond when emotions spike. The emphasis is on skills that reduce reactivity and improve communication.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose methods that match the client's goals, preferences, and the problems they bring. That collaborative decision adjusts as progress is made and new issues come up.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare, or travel. They can allow shorter check-ins when needed, or let someone join without commuting, helping therapy feel more manageable alongside everyday life.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy concerns, stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, ADHD, and related challenges.
How would you describe her approach during sessions?
She takes a whole-person approach, listening to experiences, beliefs, values, and behaviors before offering practical suggestions.
How much experience does this counselor have?
She has been practicing as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor since 2006, with 22 years of professional experience.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She is located in Massachusetts and holds an MA and the LMHC credential.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered to international clients as well as people in the United States. Sessions are conducted in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.