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Lola Benavidez(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Mental Health Counselor - Limited Permit, MHC-LP
New York
Couples counseling- Life transitions- Loss, grief, and bereavement-
AboutSpecialtiesLocationsInsurance & Fees

Professional statement

Lola Benavidez is a therapist, astrologer, esthetician, and wellness expert. She works with clients in every season of adult life. From young people navigating their first few years away from home, to older adults considering major life changes, Lola creates a safe space for therapeutic exploration and healing energy to enter your life. She works with a multitude of client populations and concerns, with particular experience with artists and creatives, those navigating grief and loss, couples work, midlife concerns, and the LGBTQ+ community.

Lola approaches therapy from a client-centered, strength-based perspective. She believes that you are the main character in your life story and that you get to decide whatever direction you would like that story to go. She brings elements of traditional talk therapy such as CBT, Mindfulness, Jungian-based Shadow Work, Dreamwork, and Somatic Therapy to help clients process and feel more empowered to live authentically.

Lola provides compassion, offers feedback, and holds client accountable to help them understand what they may want out of their life at this time and how to move closer to that vision. Her style is collaborative, holistic, fun-loving when appropriate while also challenging when needed. She sees therapy as a conversation about who’ve you been; who you are; and who you want to become. Her goal is for clients to gain the feeling of self-understanding, peaceful acceptance, and the confidence to move in self-empowerment as they take their life in whatever direction they may want it to go.


Message to clients

I believe therapy is a different experience for every client. So, with me, therapy will focus on whatever season of life you are currently in. I believe in every client’s power to transform their life. If you’ve made it here, you’re strong and ready for change. I truly believe that you have an absolute right to the life you want. I even believe that the journey to that destination --  as hard and painful as it may be at times -- should be mostly exciting and joyful. I'm looking forward to meeting you, getting to know you, and ultimately, being a companion on that journey.


Work and Education

Rowan Healing, Mental Health Counselor, 2024 - Present

New York University, Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness, 2023

Licensure

New York: 18-P126033-01

Languages

English

Specialties

Couples counseling - Addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; strengthening communication and feelings of security, desire, connection, and love

Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress

Loss, grief, and bereavement - Emotionally preparing for the anticipated passing of a loved one; managing feelings and reactions to a death or loss of significance; support during the process of healing and acceptance




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Cigna

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$150 (50min)

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