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Loire Bennett, LMHC
Florida
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - anxiety and mood concerns
See online therapy options- CBT strategies
- ACT techniques
- Client-centered listening
About Loire
Loire Bennett is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 24 years of experience working with adults. She sees people dealing with depression, anxiety, substance use, grief, stress, family conflict, parenting and caregiver strain, and related concerns. Loire focuses on practical steps clients can try between sessions to change unhelpful thoughts and habits.
She trained at the University of South Florida, earning a Master of Counseling degree, and has worked in inpatient, outpatient, and private practice settings. That range shaped her approach to common problems like mood changes, relationship issues, and coping with illness or caregiving demands.
Sessions center on listening and helping each person notice patterns that keep problems going. Loire draws on client-centered methods to reflect and clarify what matters most to the client. She also uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and solution-focused strategies when useful.
Her work is structured and practical. Clients are encouraged to set small, doable goals and try specific skills between meetings. Loire also brings tools from dialectical behavior therapy and Jungian ideas when those fit the client's needs and preferences.
Appointments are scheduled as live sessions that run 30 to 60 minutes, and she normally holds sessions on Wednesdays and Thursdays between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
How Loire adapts evidence-based approaches for online work
Loire uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems active. CBT sessions often focus on concrete exercises and practice tasks that can be tried between meetings to test new ways of responding.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which helps people clarify values and learn simple acceptance and mindfulness skills to reduce struggle with painful thoughts. Client-Centered Therapy is part of her approach too, meaning she focuses on listening, reflecting, and responding to what the client says matters most.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Loire works with each client to figure out which methods fit their goals and daily life, and she adjusts techniques as progress is made. That could mean trying CBT skills for a while, then adding ACT tools or solution-focused steps when helpful.
The biography notes that Loire schedules live sessions of 30 to 60 minutes. Confirm the current session formats and scheduling details before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so skill practice can be applied sooner in daily routines.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address most often?
She works with depression, anxiety, substance use, grief, stress, family conflict, parenting and caregiver stress, among other concerns listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered with a practical focus. She listens, reflects, and uses structured techniques to help notice and change unhelpful thoughts and habits.
How much experience does she have?
She has 24 years of experience across inpatient, outpatient, and private practice settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL LMHC) based in Florida.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography specifies live sessions of 30 to 60 minutes. Confirm current session options before booking to make sure they meet your needs.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the "See online therapy options" button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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