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Whether you’re experiencing change, or you’re wanting to create change, working alongside someone who is trained to help (and wants to help!) can be incredibly powerful. That being said, therapy is also hard work. It takes time, energy and effort. Sometimes it can involve looking at topics you’ve been avoiding. Sometimes it can bring up difficult emotions. Sometimes (often) it will challenge you to try something new. Even so, it can help you create the life you want to live. I provide individual therapy to adults in Illinois, both in-person (for those who are vaccinated against COVID-19) and over telehealth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dbcbfad0d6521615f0f7c9/1634495358963-II0EQSS65IG8RBYKU7VT/session2.JPG BENTON COUNSELING, PLLC - Services - LGBTQIA+ As a queer person, I am especially passionate about working with LGBTQIA+ folx. 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