Benita Ward
MS, LPC, LCDC • Licensed Professional Counselor
About
With a passion for creating a safe and comfortable environment for her clients, Benita Ward brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her counseling practice. As both a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC), Benita offers a unique blend of skills to support individuals, couples, and families on their journey towards healing and personal growth.
Benita's approach to therapy is as diverse as the clients she serves. She utilizes an integrative methodology, drawing from a range of evidence-based practices to tailor her approach to each individual's needs. Her toolkit includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps clients understand and change thought patterns that may be holding them back, and Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), which empowers clients to build on their strengths and work towards concrete goals. Benita also incorporates Humanistic approaches, emphasizing the importance of self-actualization and personal growth in the therapeutic process.
One of Benita's distinguishing qualifications is her training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. This powerful technique has shown remarkable efficacy in helping clients process traumatic experiences and alleviate symptoms of anxiety, depression, and PTSD. By offering EMDR, Benita provides her clients with a cutting-edge tool for addressing deep-seated emotional issues and fostering resilience.
Benita earned her Master of Science in Counseling from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi in 2019, laying a strong foundation for her professional practice. Her educational background, combined with her dual licensure as an LPC and LCDC, allows her to address a wide spectrum of mental health and substance use concerns with expertise and compassion.
At the heart of Benita's practice is her belief in every individual's inherent ability to overcome challenges. She sees her role as a privileged guide on this transformative journey, offering support, insights, and therapeutic techniques to help her clients unlock their potential. Whether working with individuals struggling with addiction, couples seeking to strengthen their relationships, or families navigating complex dynamics, Benita brings a warm, professional approach to each session, creating an atmosphere where growth and healing can flourish.
Qualifications
Education
- Master of Science in Counseling, Corpus Christi, TX, 2019
Certifications, Memberships & Training
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy Training
State Licenses
- Licensed Professional Counselor
- Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor
Specialties & Expertise
Specializations
- Addiction
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Stress
State Licenses
- Texas
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Locations
Be Serene Counseling - Corpus Christi
5337 Yorktown Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78413