Symone Bennett

she/her

CLINICAL EXPERTISE

• Anxiety Disorders

• Depression and Mood Disorders  

• Trauma-related Disorders

• Athlete and Sports related Issues 

• Self-Esteem

• Person-Centered Therapy

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Skills

• Motivational Interviewing 

• Trauma-informed Therapy

• Strength-Based Framework

• Sports Psychology Coach

Symone works with adolescents, young adults, and adults suffering from a wide range of mental health concerns. She takes an integrative approach to treatment by using evidence-based intervention and person-centered strategies specifically tailored to the clients’ individual needs in order to promote growth and meaningful change in clients. Symone is particularly interested in treating individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, bipolar and trauma-related issues. She aims to support clients with their mental health journey by incorporating principles of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) skills, motivational interviewing, trauma informed therapy, and strength-based framework. In order to aid clients in their pursuit of living a healthier and happier life, Symone establishes a genuine and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship by providing empathy, acceptance, validation and unconditional positive regard. She believes in the importance of creating a warm, safe, and supportive therapeutic space for effective healing to take place. Symone focuses on treating individuals with respect and integrity when they are at their most vulnerable. 

Symone also has a passion for working with athletes. She values bringing mental health support to sports. Symone focuses on the emotional wellbeing of high-performing athletes in order for them to reach the next level of performance. She helps athletes build resiliency and navigate the troubles of playing sports, including managing perfectionism, preventing burnout, and building mental toughness. This passion for aiding high-performers blossomed at University of Central Arkansas’ Counseling Center where Symone worked directly with student-athletes providing individual counseling and support to multiple sports teams. Prior to becoming a counselor, Symone was an assistant coach for women’s soccer and lacrosse at Hendrix College where she was able to assist student-athletes on and off the field.

Symone earned her masters degree in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Central Arkansas. Prior to joining Birch Hill Behavioral Health, Symone worked at Aspire Health Alliance. She provided individual and group psychotherapy to a broad range of clients, including children, adolescents, families, and adults who had a widespread of different disorders. Symone was a part of the grant funded program that enabled the agency to obtain state designation as a Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC).