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Benita Whitfield

LICSW · Illinois · Online sessions

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About Benita Whitfield

I am licensed in Illinois and Massachusetts with 26 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, abuse, & parenting issues. I also have experience working with anger management. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

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Languages Spoken

  • English

Benita Whitfield is serving from:

Illinois

Years in practice

26 years

NPI number

  • 1699074054

License Details

MA LICSW LICSW127501, IL LCSW 149013710

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