Benita Koyton

Benita Koyton is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with 20 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, and major life changes. Benita also supports concerns such as communication problems, isolation and loneliness, social anxiety and phobia, mood disorders, and questions about life purpose.

Her sessions are conversational and practical. Benita listens to what is happening now and helps people identify small steps that can change daily patterns. She uses clear, evidence-based methods to help manage symptoms and improve coping skills.

Benita combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. She draws on these approaches to tailor what happens in each session to a person’s concerns and goals. That might mean skills practice, short experiments between sessions, or focusing on how thoughts affect mood and behavior.

People describe starting with what feels most urgent, like a panic attack, low mood, or trouble sleeping. Later work can shift to communication habits, reducing isolation, or clarifying direction and life purpose. Benita partners with people to set practical goals and track progress over time.

Sessions are offered in English and are based in Michigan. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

Approaches used online and how they help

Benita uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy as core tools. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with behavioral experiments; it can help with anxiety, depression, and mood changes by changing patterns that keep problems going. Mindfulness Therapy involves noticing thoughts and sensations without judgment and building simple awareness skills that can reduce reactivity and improve mood regulation.

She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify what matters and find motivation for change. That approach uses open questions and reflective listening to support decisions about next steps. Deciding which method to emphasize is a collaborative process; the therapist and client review needs, goals, and preferences and adjust the plan over time.

The practical benefits of working online are that sessions can fit more easily into daily life and reduce travel time. Confirm the specific session formats offered before booking, as they are not listed in the biography. Many people find online sessions make it simpler to schedule shorter check-ins or regular weekly meetings, which helps keep momentum when dealing with stress, mood concerns, or questions about life purpose.