Benita Weems

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.