Cora Benedict - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

Accepting new clients

15 years experience

About Cora Benedict

As a licensed therapist in Arkansas, I bring 15 years of dedicated experience supporting individuals through life’s complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on helping clients navigate challenging experiences, including stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and interpersonal dynamics.

I specialize in creating compassionate, supportive spaces for individuals facing diverse challenges—from workplace stress and midlife transitions to caregiver burnout and personal healing. My approach is deeply empathetic, focusing on self-love, communication skills, and personal growth.

With expertise in trauma-informed care, I work closely with clients to address complex emotional experiences, including panic disorders, mood challenges, and life transitions. I’m particularly committed to supporting women, veterans, and individuals navigating chronic health conditions, offering a nurturing environment for healing and self-discovery.

My therapeutic approach is collaborative and personalized, designed to help you build resilience, understand your unique strengths, and move toward meaningful, sustainable personal transformation.

Licenses

LMFT

188486

Professional experience

ADHD
Anger management
Career difficulties
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Depression
Eating disorders
Grief
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Sleeping disorders
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Communication problems
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family of origin issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hearing impaired
HIV / AIDS
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Postpartum depression
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Smoking / vaping cessation
Somatization
Traumatic brain injury
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Clinical Approaches

Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Existential Therapy
Internal Family Systems

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“Very good therapist, listens and asks questions to help you open up more”

“I have learned quite a bit while in my sessions, not only about myself but about how others around me may behave or perceive my actions. It has been very beneficial and I will continue to go to weekly sessions; it is nice to have that weekly reminder to open up and talk, holding things in never helps. Even on weeks I may not have a lot to share it’s always comforting to know I have a constant support when it is needed.”

“Very good so far!”

“My therapist is great. Kind, caring and compassionate.”

“Although early days in therapy, I found Cora to be a good match as we have commonality though our paths never crossed before. I was immediately at ease with her.”

“I have been working with her for awhile now and I am so grateful to have her! She has been very very helpful understanding and truly cares for her patients. I would recommend her to everyone I know and plan to stay working with her for a very long time!”

“Very considerate and kind”

“Cora is an easy and relatable therapist who listens and has good suggestions for follow-up “homework” and things to explore between sessions. I’m new to therapy and pleased with my progress so far.”

“She is absolutely amazing! I always feel so much happier after our sessions and can’t help but smile for several minutes after the session is over. I was scared to try therapy but ms. cora makes all my worries go away”

“Cora is a wonderful therapist, I feel listened to and understood and she makes a good effort to learn about me and what I'm working on and has been tremendously helpful to my mental health.”

“I like it...it really make me feel better,she is really knowledgeable and listening, make it looks like she learning from me in case of help me out”

“Being matched with Cora as my therapist is an absolute blessing! We clicked right away. Our communication styles match perfectly. I feel heard, I feel stronger, I feel more mentally prepared for a journey of healing, growth and learning!”

“I’ve worked with nine different therapists throughout my life, and she is the only one who has truly helped me open up and better understand myself and my emotions. She has been an absolute blessing. She is incredibly easy to talk to, highly knowledgeable, and genuinely cares about each of her clients. Beyond improving my mental health, she has also connected me with valuable local resources to support me even further. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking compassionate and effective therapy.”

“She is AMAZING! Highly recommended.”

“Cora is very patient and flexible. She has been great to work with.”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.