Expert Counselors: Kelly Bennett

Kelly Bennett

Kelly Bennett

State (s) Where Licensed
AZ

Credentials
LMSW

Fluent Languages
English

Accepted Insurances
Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Optum/UHC


Biography
Kelly Bennett, LMSW, is a doctoral candidate in Clinical Psychology at Saybrook University, specializing in humanistic, trauma-informed care. She earned her bachelor’s degree in social work from Wichita State University and her master’s degree in social work from the University of Kansas. With more than 20 years of experience, Kelly has worked with adults, teens, and older adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, chronic illness, chronic pain, and major life changes.

Kelly’s clinical interests include PTSD and trauma, ADHD, women’s issues, relationship concerns, divorce, codependency, betrayal trauma, moral injury, LGBTQ+ concerns, self-esteem, and life transitions. She is passionate about helping people find approaches that fit their individual needs by integrating evidence-based psychological interventions, mindfulness, somatic work, and a humanistic trauma-informed understanding of each person’s experiences.

Outside of her professional and academic work, Kelly enjoys spending time with her two children, dogs, and cats. She loves collecting seashells at the beach, golfing, watching football, and spending time with friends and family.


Specialties

ADHD Anger Management Anxiety Betrayal Trauma CBT Chronic Illness Chronic Pain Codependency, Divorce Domestic Violence Eating Disorders EMDR Grief Life Adjustments LGBTQ+ Mood Disorders Person Centered Therapy PTSD/trauma Relationship issues Self-esteem Self Injury Sexual Violence Somatic Therapy, Women’s Issues