Aimee Ellenich Benfield

WHO I WORK WITH Aimee Benfield specializes in anxiety, depression. self-esteem, personal growth, life transitions, relationship challenges, and couples counseling. She helps adults and couples resolve challenges, cultivate new skills, and activate change. MY THERAPY APPROACH She is a licensed therapist, certified coach and her specialty training includes Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Gottman Method Couples Therapy. MY UNIQUE BACKGROUND My career started in business as an instructional designer, trainer, and Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt where I helped identify knowledge and skills to create training programs that improved WORK. Then life threw me a curveball, like it does for many of us. My infant son was not developing on time. Through dozens and dozens of doctors and tests, he was diagnosed with autism. I felt shocked and lost. Now I was navigating a world where there was no well-defined knowledge and skills needed to achieve success. I saw how other people felt lost when life threw them a curveball too. I decided to become a licensed psychotherapist and certified coach to help others deepen the knowledge of themselves and identify skills to create empowerment that improves LIFE. In addition to providing therapy, I'm currently creating online learning supports. I have created an online premarital course accredited with the state of Texas. I'm grateful to be helping people improve their mental health and relationships. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT My individual and couples sessions are currently ONLY virtual telehealth sessions. I typically start with a free 10-20 min consult to answer any questions and ensure I’m a good match for your mental health needs. Then we will schedule the session for during the week day or possibly an evening (availability typically on Wed or Thurs evening.) I will send you online paperwork to complete before the first session, along with what to expect in counseling. If you plan on using insurance, please contact your provider to verify your coverage for counseling services. (Please note that if you choose to have a business coaching session or premarital training session. these services are not covered by insurance.) The first intake session will be gathering information and creating the therapy plan and goals. The evidence-based therapies I provide are cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), emotionally focused therapy and/or Gottman Couples therapy method, which include homework to complete between sessions. The homework is tailored to your needs and preferences, to help create change in your life that is helpful. The number of sessions depends upon your needs, goals, and progress TO ACCESS PREMARITAL TRAINING If you are looking for the Twogether in Texas accredited online Premarital Course and Strength Finder, you can find it at: www.onlinepremaritaltraining.com