- CBT approaches
- Client-centered work
- Solution-focused steps
About Bennisha
Bennisha McKinney is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Arkansas with six years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, and depression. She also supports concerns such as parenting strain, relationship difficulties, grief, trauma and abuse, and challenges linked to ADHD.
Bennisha keeps sessions direct and practical. She encourages people to say what is on their mind and to try small, actionable steps between meetings. Conversations focus on current problems, coping skills, and clearer communication rather than long lectures or abstract theory.
Her approach draws from several well-known methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and test new behaviors. Client-centered work keeps the conversation guided by the person's priorities. Solution-focused techniques look for immediate changes that make daily life easier.
When trauma is part of the picture she uses Trauma-Focused Therapy principles to address those memories and reactions at a manageable pace. Motivational Interviewing is used when someone feels stuck or unsure about making changes, helping them find their own reasons to try different strategies.
People who come to Bennisha are offered straightforward feedback and clear next steps. She asks about specific goals and tracks progress in short, practical ways. To begin, she asks clients to describe the problems they most want to change and then outlines what a few sessions might look like.
How therapeutic approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the person. In online meetings this means the therapist reflects back what is said and helps the person identify practical priorities to work on between sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting thoughts and behaviors that make problems worse and testing small changes. Online CBT sessions often include homework assignments and brief skill practices to try during the week.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Bennisha will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and past experience to decide which methods to use. This is a collaborative process and adjustments can be made as needs change.
Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting meetings into a busy week and keeping momentum between appointments. Because session formats are not specified here, confirm current options before booking to know what is available. Online work can make it easier to schedule short check-ins, reduce travel time, and allow for different ways to communicate depending on bandwidth and daily routines.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma, Arkansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Bennisha supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a direct, practical style that focuses on current problems, clear steps, and improved communication rather than long theoretical discussion.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working with a variety of mental health concerns.
What credentials and location does she hold?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with licensure in Oklahoma and Arkansas and practices in Arkansas.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats does she offer?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.