BenTia Andrews, LCSW

BenTia Andrews is a licensed clinical social worker with ten years of experience supporting people through stress and anxiety. She practices in Mississippi and works with individuals who want clearer thinking, better coping skills, and more confidence in daily life. BenTia speaks English and accepts international clients. Her approach is straightforward and respectful. She starts by listening to your story and identifying strengths you already have. Sessions focus on practical steps you can try between meetings, like new ways to manage worrying thoughts and handle tense moments. BenTia helps people work through relationship strain, anger, and self-esteem concerns. She also has experience with depression and issues linked to attachment, abandonment, and isolation. In conversation she pays attention to how patterns of behavior and communication affect daily life. Therapy is collaborative. She invites clients to set goals and choose the pace of work. BenTia offers encouragement for taking small steps and checks in about what is or isn’t helpful as therapy progresses. If you’re uncertain how therapy will feel, she aims to make first sessions simple and focused on what matters most to you. To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling according to therapist availability.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online work

Many evidence-based techniques aim to change unhelpful thoughts and build new coping habits. One common approach focuses on identifying worrying or negative thoughts and practicing more balanced ways of thinking; this can help reduce persistent anxiety and rumination. Another helpful method emphasizes learning concrete skills for managing emotions and behavior, such as short exercises for calming the body, setting boundaries, or practicing clearer communication with others.

Finding the right way to work together is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose approaches that match their goals and daily life. Together they will try methods, review what helps, and adjust the plan over time so the work stays useful and realistic.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions around work, school, or family responsibilities and keeping regular contact without travel time. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm current options before booking. Many people find online work useful for keeping momentum between in-person appointments and for using short check-ins when schedules are tight.