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- CBT methods
- Mindfulness tools
- Trauma-focused work
About Benita
LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) with 20 years of clinical experience, Benita Koyton focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy in her work. Sessions are conducted in English and she practices in Michigan.
Benita helps people sort through overwhelming feelings and symptoms in clear, practical ways. She listens and asks questions to map out what matters most to each person. Discussions focus on concrete changes and small steps that can reduce day-to-day distress.
Her use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy means she helps clients notice how thoughts, behaviors, and moods are connected and then test new patterns. Mindfulness techniques are layered in to build present-moment attention and emotional regulation skills. Motivational Interviewing is applied to clarify goals and increase readiness for change.
For trauma and abuse concerns she draws on Trauma-Focused Therapy to address painful memories and their ongoing effects. Solution-Focused methods are used to identify strengths and practical strategies clients can try between sessions. The approach is collaborative and grounded in observable steps rather than long theoretical talks.
Benita has worked with a wide range of adult mood and anxiety concerns across two decades. She asks about daily routines, relationships, and stressors to make short-term plans and measurable goals. To start, people select the See online therapy options button, fill a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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How her approaches are used in remote sessions
Online work with Benita commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy alongside Motivational Interviewing. CBT focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and then testing small changes to shift mood and functioning. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and calm the nervous system. Motivational Interviewing helps clarify what a client wants to change and builds the motivation to try new steps.Finding the right approach is part of the early work. She will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and current challenges. That includes reviewing which techniques to focus on first and deciding practical homework or between-session experiments.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or avoid travel time. The emphasis is on making therapy work around daily life while trying techniques that address mood, anxiety, and trauma-related symptoms.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related concerns like communication problems and isolation.
What is her therapeutic style?
She practices collaboratively and uses practical, evidence-based methods to set goals and try new coping strategies in daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of clinical experience working with mood and trauma-related concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) practicing in Michigan.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
To start, use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.