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BenTia Andrews

BenTia Andrews

LCSW

Therapist · Mississippi · 10+ years of experience

Compassionate, practical support for daily challenges

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  • Strengths-based
  • Direct and encouraging
  • English speaking

About BenTia

BenTia Andrews is a licensed clinical social worker in Mississippi with 10 years of professional experience. She helps people who are feeling stuck by focusing on everyday problems like stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship conflict, anger, and depression. She speaks English and is available to work with international clients as well.

BenTia centers sessions on each person's story and strengths. She treats clients as the expert on their life and aims to build practical steps that fit daily routines. Conversations are straightforward and focus on what can change now rather than complex labels.

Clients can expect a calm, direct approach that balances emotional exploration with hands-on strategies. BenTia addresses issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, communication problems, control and dependency patterns, and impulsivity. She also supports people dealing with substance concerns, domestic violence histories, guilt and shame, isolation, and questions about life purpose.

Over her career she has worked with mood disorders and a range of multicultural concerns. Her style is encouraging and strengths-based, helping people notice small shifts that add up over time. She acknowledges that starting therapy takes courage and aims to make the first steps easier to take.

To begin, a person completes the short matching questionnaire and schedules sessions according to the therapist's availability. BenTia uses a subscription system for sessions that may be canceled at any time, and fees vary with location and therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

Mississippi

Languages

English

Approaches that guide online care

BenTia draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that aim to make change practical. One common approach she uses focuses on identifying patterns that keep stress and anger active, then testing small changes to interrupt those patterns. This helps people who get stuck in cycles of reactivity or worry.

Another frequent strand of work centers on building communication skills and healthier ways to handle conflict. These techniques teach how to name needs, set boundaries, and repair interactions, which can reduce relationship strain and lower anger spikes.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and daily life. Changes are tried, reviewed, and adjusted together so the plan matches what actually works for the client.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy week. Online options can reduce travel time and make consistent check-ins simpler to keep. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available formats before booking to ensure they suit your routine.

At a glance

Listed location
Mississippi
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English
License (Mississippi)
LCSW · No. C11142
NPI
1801617808

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does BenTia Andrews help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. Additional focuses include attachment and communication problems, impulsivity, and substance concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is straightforward and strengths-based. Sessions focus on practical steps and on the client's own story as the central resource for change.

How much experience does she have?

She has 10 years of professional work experience supporting people with mood and relationship challenges.

What are her credentials and location?

She holds an MS and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Mississippi.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with therapy?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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