Sharon Benekohal, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Sharon Benekohal

(She/Her/Hers)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Accepting clients
Updated 30+ days ago
22 years in practice

I welcome and affirm clients of all identities and backgrounds in my practice

Are you a thinker? Are you feeling stuck & overwhelmed? Are you managing your life or is life managing you? Is self-care another chore on your to-do list? Do you dream about how your life could be? I believe the counseling relationship offers support, promotes self-development and guides us through difficult challenges of managing relationships, I have 21+ years of experience and have a dual specialization in mental health and the schools. My specialties include: CBT, Mindfulness, Family Systems, Expressive Therapies, EMDR trained. I works with individuals, families, couples, groups, of all ages with a wide range of mental health issues including: Depression, Anxiety, OCD, Bipolar, Anger Mgt, Trauma, Disordered Eating, ADHD, Autism, Social Skills, School Refusal, Academic Concerns You do not have to face life's challenges alone. I collaborate and guide you through the journey of wellness to managing to personal growth, healing and working towards the goals that you create. I am eclectic in my counseling approach and work from a strengths based perspective. I utilizes a wide range of modalities based on individual needs and goals.

Remote
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
WhiteCisgender WomanHeterosexualLGBTQIA+ ally

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Abuse
  • Academic Concerns
  • Aging
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism
  • Body Image
  • Borderline Personality
  • Burnout
  • Career
  • Childhood Abuse
  • College and School Placement
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Dependent Personality
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Caregiving Stress
  • Financial Concerns
  • Grief and Loss
  • Infidelity
  • Learning Disorder
  • Life Transitions
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Parenting Concerns
  • Peer Difficulties
  • Perfectionism
  • Performance Anxiety
  • Personal Growth
  • Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
  • Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
  • School Concerns
  • Self-Esteem
  • Work/Life Balance

Age groups

  • Preteens (10-12)
  • Teens (13-17)
  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)
  • Seniors (65 or older)

Special groups

  • Active duty military
  • Body positivity
  • Neurodivergent people
  • People in the foster care system
  • People of color
  • People who are bisexual
  • People who identify as gay
  • People who identify as lesbian
  • People who identify as non-binary
  • People who identify as queer
  • People with disabilities
  • Transgender
  • Veterans

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Assessment/Evaluation
  • Individual Therapy
  • Family Therapy
  • Behavior Modification
  • Couples Therapy
  • Group Therapy

Treatments

  • Academic Coaching
  • Cognitive Restructuring
  • Attachment-Based Therapies
  • Aggression Replacement Training
  • Brief Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
  • Behavior Therapy
  • Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
  • Erikson/Psychosocial Development
  • Experiential Psychotherapy
  • Feminist Therapy
  • Gestalt Therapy
  • Imago Relationship Therapy
  • Person-Centered Therapy
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Coaching
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy
  • Sand Tray Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Anger Management
  • Brief Psychotherapy
  • Family Systems Therapy
  • Relational Psychotherapy
  • Internal Family Systems Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Gottman Method
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Training
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Psychoanalysis

Remote options

  • Chat
  • Voice
  • Video

Payment options

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Aetna – Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – Illinois
  • Cigna – Illinois
  • Health Alliance – Illinois
  • Medicare – Illinois
  • Optum – Illinois
  • In-network insurance
  • Out-of-network insurance
  • Out-of-pocket
  • Sliding scale
  • I offer a free consultation

Payment methods

  • Apple Pay
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • Online
  • Paypal
  • Venmo

Credentials

Licenses

  • LCSW

    149018177, Illinois

Education

  • UIUC

    MSW (Master of Social Work), 2001