- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Evidence-based techniques
About Benetria
Benetria McGowan is an LPC - licensed professional counselor in Wisconsin with seven years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and grief. She also helps people facing attachment concerns, body image issues, chronic illness, caregiver strain, and other overlapping problems.
Benetria listens for how everyday life and relationships shape feelings. She talks with clients about concrete patterns - for example, what happens in social situations, at work, or during conflicts. Sessions often include straightforward skills to manage distress and steps to test new behaviors between meetings.
She pays attention to cultural background and the particular pressures on women and young adults, while treating each person as an individual. That includes looking at communication habits, avoidance or control behaviors, and how earlier losses affect current choices. The emphasis is on practical change rather than labels.
Benetria uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address social anxiety and related concerns. She helps people break down feared situations into smaller steps and practice manageable exposure, while building coping strategies for stress and cravings when addictions are involved.
Her work also supports people dealing with grief and trauma. Benetria guides clients through processing painful events and developing daily routines that reduce overwhelm. She frames progress as steady practice and real-world experiments, not instant fixes.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online work
Evidence-based techniques often used for anxiety and trauma focus on changing unhelpful behaviors and building new skills. Behavioral exposure breaks down feared situations into small, manageable steps so clients can practice and build confidence over time. Skills-based approaches teach concrete tools for coping with stress, cravings, and overwhelming emotions, which can be practiced between sessions.Working out which approach fits best is a joint process. The therapist will discuss goals, try a few techniques, and adjust plans based on what helps. Clients and the therapist collaborate on pacing and on exercises to try between meetings so progress can be measured in everyday life.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let someone choose sessions that focus on talking, practicing exposure planning, or reviewing coping strategies without needing a long commute.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and grief, plus related concerns such as attachment issues and caregiver stress.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is straightforward and practical, focusing on skills, behavioral experiments, and clear steps to manage symptoms and try new ways of relating.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience as a counselor working with a range of emotional and interpersonal concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
Benetria holds the LPC credential - licensed professional counselor - and practices in Wisconsin.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try a session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.