Private Counseling and Certified Life Coaching
Open to residents of Maine, Suzanne Benoit, LCSW, CCTP provides telehealth private counseling and certified life coaching to individuals struggling with concerns such as trauma and abuse, self-esteem, self-confidence, relationship issues, workplace dynamics, or harassment.
One-on-one private sessions are arranged in advance through my secure email portal. Click the button below to contact me about scheduling an introductory, complimentary 30-minute consult.
My Therapeutic Philosophy
Safe & Comfortable Environment
Though I have expertise, I do not see myself standing apart from my clients in an ivory tower. It’s important to me that you experience me as a fellow flawed human being with the expertise to support your journey.
We are all trying to achieve a more serene, less anxious way of living. I would never require clients to share or do anything in therapy that would violate our trusting relationship. You must feel safe and comfortable to share your fears and concerns so you can move forward towards your therapy goals.
Election results & politics stressing your relationships? It’s okay to process these feelings.
Relationships
My approach is to be kind and nonjudgmental to folks around me, while striving to do my best in whatever I tackle. I can see the good in everyone and form relationships strong relationships with clients which support their comfort and growth.
I believe in second chances and creating an open, supportive environment in which people can do their best. I believe that the consequences for negative behavior should fall to the person who is responsible for hurting others. I help clients resist the temptation to rescue others from the consequences of theirs. I have clients who’ve had a relatively stable life as well as many who have had a very rough beginning.
A Journey Toward Enhanced Emotional Health
Like so many others, emotional trauma has been a part of my own life. I have over 25 years of sobriety and am well-versed in the principles of both Alcoholics Anonymous and it’s companion program Al-Anon, though I am not specifically an addictions counselor. I have experienced personal trauma and have extensive training in a Trauma Informed approach.
Whatever mistakes you’ve made, we have all been there. I believe in the benefits of doing our own personal work—individual and group therapy as well as self-help groups and other treatments. I have worked hard on my own recovery and know how challenging and at time painful it can be. I would love to help you on your journey to your own enhanced emotional health!
Folks who come to me for support are struggling with . . .
| General Therapy | Coaching and Therapy for Professionals |
| Relationship difficulties | Self-care and wellbeing |
| Self-esteem and confidence | Balancing clients, job and family |
| Understanding the effects of trauma | Stress reduction |
| General grieving and loss | Navigating unhealthy work cultures |
| The loss of loved one to suicide | Navigating the challenges of the job |
| Parenting challenges | Developing a new career path |
| Workplace dynamics | Confidence in boundary setting |
Our work often includes the following:
- Supporting behavior changes
- Improved communication
- Improved boundary setting
- Improved self-care and wellbeing
- Learning what we can and cannot control
- Decreasing unproductive controlling behaviors
My credentials:
- LCSW – Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- CLC – Certified Life Coach
- SPHR – Senior Professhttps://benoitconsulting.com/wps/consultional in Human Resources
- SHRM SCP – Society for Human Resource Management, Senior Certified Professional