Benita Whitfield, LCSW, LICSW

Therapeutic approaches and online options

Benita commonly uses Attachment-Based Therapy, which looks at how early and current relationships shape feelings and behavior and helps people repair or reshape those patterns. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy, teaching concrete skills for tolerating distress, managing strong emotions, and improving communication. Client-Centered Therapy is another core part of her work, offering a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the person's goals guide the pace and focus.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, try approaches that fit those goals, and adjust methods if something isn't working. The plan evolves based on what the client finds helpful and what life circumstances require.

Online therapy makes these approaches more flexible. Video calls let people meet face-to-face when that matters, phone sessions work well for brief check-ins or when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging supports fast questions or day-to-day coaching. These options help people fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel schedules while keeping therapeutic focus on skills, relationships, and steady progress.