Benita Weems, MA, MDIV, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
As a Christian mental health counselor in Texas, I offer a safe, judgement-free place where you can feel free to share your story. It takes courage to ask for help, and I commend you for desiring positive change in your life. I provide faith-based therapy for teens, adult individuals, couples, and families dealing with a range of issues and concerns including depression, anxiety, codependency, trauma, grief, relationship issues, and more. With God’s help alongside proven therapeutic techniques, you can experience growth, healing, and hope. Take the first step toward investing in your mental health today by reaching out to Texas Christian Counseling.
Online Counseling – Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu and Fri
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Texas with years of experience counseling teenagers, adult individuals, couples, and families. I believe the light that Christ offers is stronger and more powerful than any darkness you may be experiencing. While pursuing recovery can feel scary at times, my hope is that through our sessions, you will come to understand how much God loves you and how valuable you are to Him. Your health matters, and taking steps toward mental health will not only help you, it will also improve your relationships.
My Goal as a Christian Counselor
My goal as your counselor is for you to feel empowered to face whatever challenges you may be facing, with God’s help. My desire is for you to experience the transforming hope and healing found in Christ, and for you to carry that hope with you into your day-to-day life to positively impact your relationships with others. I would be honored to serve as your advocate and counselor as you walk toward lasting change.
What I Offer in Christian Counseling
As a faith-based therapist in Texas, I offer a welcoming space where you can release your burdens and find comfort and peace. Together we will determine the cause of your struggles and develop a personalized treatment plan to effectively deal with the challenges you’re facing. I will support you in your journey and encourage you to give the weight of your concerns to the Lord for Him to bear on your behalf. He says, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28).
My Approach to Christian Counseling
No matter how you would describe your current relationship with God—close to Him, distant, or non-existent—I believe you are valuable to God and worth of His love. I also believe He is able to handle anything you give Him—even the most difficult situations imaginable. The light and hope found in Christ can penetrate even the darkest of nights, and His grace never runs out. The Lord is ready and willing to comfort you and give you His peace that passes understanding when you come to Him.
Qualifications & Experience
I have been counseling informally and professionally for the last 15 years. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Texas with a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health from Midwestern State University, a Master of Arts in education and teaching from The University of Alabama, and a Master of Divinity from Reformed Theological Seminary. I am also an ordained Presbyterian minister and provided pastoral care at a church for five years.
My Call to Christian Counseling
I’ve known since high school that I wanted to pursue a career in a helping profession. After grad school, I started teaching and realized that I particularly enjoyed helping students with their personal issues, which led me to pursue a calling in ministry. I also realized that I would need further training to help people heal and find hope. Now, as I work with individuals in a counseling relationship, I continue to see how this is my true calling and I’m so thankful for the opportunity to serve in this way.
More About Me/On a Personal Note
My husband and I have three young children, one of whom has severe special and medical needs. We love the water, the mountains, and anything outdoors. I also enjoy music, decorating, fashion, audio books, and trying new places to eat.
Areas of Expertise/Specialties
- Individual Counseling
- Counseling for Teens
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Couples Counseling
- Marriage Counseling
- Online Counseling
- Abandonment and Neglect
- Codependency
- Trauma and PTSD
- Family Counseling
- Grief
- Personal Development
- Sexual Abuse
- Spiritual Development
- Women’s Issues
Couples Counseling and Family Therapy
If you’re looking for couples therapy or family counseling in Texas, I would be honored to meet with you. Relationships can be complicated. With the help of a Christian family and couples counselor in Texas, it’s possible to learn practical tools and resources that will improve the dynamics in your relationship and ensure that each party is seen, heard, and respected. Experiencing healing and restoration in relationships can involve hard work, but with God’s help it is absolutely possible and worth it.
Trauma Therapy in Texas
If you’re seeking trauma treatment and recovery in Texas, you’ve come to the right place. Individuals who have experienced trauma often don’t even realize the extent to which the trauma has impacted them and their lives. With the help of Christian trauma counseling in Texas, you can discover effective ways to work through the trauma you have endured so you can take the steps toward lasting healing and recovery in Christ. Call our office today to schedule an appointment for trauma therapy in Texas.
Anxiety Counseling in Texas
If you’re struggling with anxiety, you may think it is impossible to overcome. But there’s good news: finding effective treatment options for anxiety is possible. With the help of Christian anxiety counseling in Texas, you will learn proven therapeutic techniques for reducing your anxiety symptoms and learning to live at peace, with God’s help and strength. Start the journey today by calling our office to schedule an appointment for anxiety treatment in Texas.
Grief
If you’re walking through the heavy burden of grief, help and hope are available. Through Christian grief counseling in Texas, you will find a compassionate space where you can process your loss and begin the journey toward establishing a new normal. I will offer sympathy, empathy, patience, and grace as we work at your pace to find effective coping mechanisms in the midst of the grieving process.
Individual Counseling
Through individual therapy at Texas Christian Counseling, you can come as you are and lay your burdens at the feet of Christ. I welcome clients from all walks of life. No matter what you’re going through, I believe Christian counseling in Texas is a great step toward overall well-being – emotionally, mentally, spiritually, and physically. Whatever struggles you may be facing, I invite you to contact our office today to schedule an individual counseling appointment in Texas. You don’t have to struggle alone.
Availability (by office location):
- Online – Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
Fees: I offer a Risk-Free Initial Session for individuals, couples, and families looking to pursue counseling with me. Please note that there is a fee for the Risk-Free Initial Session as it is a clinical hour and reimbursable to most insurance companies, but if you choose not to reschedule and continue therapy after the initial session the entire fee for the session will be waived. For ongoing treatment the full fee per session is required at the time of service. For more information regarding standard session fees, please contact me directly at phone number or email address.
Insurance: As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), some insurance companies will reimburse for a portion of my services (as an Out of Network Provider). Please consult with your insurance provider as to whether they specifically cover adolescents, individuals and couples.
Receipts/Statements: In the event you require a printed or digital receipt, I will provide receipts for personal use, insurance reimbursement, Flex Spending Accounts (FSA), and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
Payment options: Cash, Check, or Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, & American Express). A fee of up to 3.7% plus $0.15 per transaction will be added for credit card payments.