Loire Bennett, LMHC
Experienced Florida LMHC for life changes
- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction and grief
- CBT ACT client-centered
About Loire Bennett
Loire Bennett is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with a master's degree in counseling from the University of South Florida and more than two decades of clinical experience. She has worked across inpatient settings, outpatient programs, and in private practice, helping people navigate depression, anxiety, substance use concerns, grief, stress, family conflict, parenting and caregiver strain, and other life challenges.
Loire approaches each person as an individual, combining empathy, active listening, and practical strategies to uncover the specific patterns and obstacles affecting wellbeing. She draws from client-centered methods to create a supportive therapeutic relationship, and integrates cognitive behavioral techniques and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients build skills for change. Solution-focused strategies are also used when clients want concrete steps toward immediate goals.
Her practice addresses a broad range of issues including relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and body image difficulties, intimacy and sexual issues, sleep and eating problems, career and life transitions, and compassion fatigue. Loire aims to partner with clients to identify realistic, sustainable solutions and to develop tools that fit each person’s life and values. She offers live sessions 30 to 60 minutes long on Wednesdays and Thursdays between 9am and 7pm.
Loire approaches each person as an individual, combining empathy, active listening, and practical strategies to uncover the specific patterns and obstacles affecting wellbeing. She draws from client-centered methods to create a supportive therapeutic relationship, and integrates cognitive behavioral techniques and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients build skills for change. Solution-focused strategies are also used when clients want concrete steps toward immediate goals.
Her practice addresses a broad range of issues including relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and body image difficulties, intimacy and sexual issues, sleep and eating problems, career and life transitions, and compassion fatigue. Loire aims to partner with clients to identify realistic, sustainable solutions and to develop tools that fit each person’s life and values. She offers live sessions 30 to 60 minutes long on Wednesdays and Thursdays between 9am and 7pm.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Loire Bennett have?
Loire Bennett has 24 years of experience.
Is Loire Bennett a licensed therapist?
Yes. Loire Bennett holds the credential LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. License details: FL LMHC MH7292.
In which languages does Loire Bennett provide therapy?
Loire Bennett provides therapy in English.
Where is Loire Bennett located?
Loire Bennett is located in Florida.
How can I work with Loire Bennett as my therapist?
You can work with Loire Bennett through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Loire Bennett work with international clients?
No. Loire Bennett does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Loire Bennett cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Care
Loire Bennett integrates therapeutic methods that focus on values, personal strengths, and skill-building. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and supports living a meaningful life based on personal values - useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, genuine listening, and a collaborative relationship that empowers clients to find their own solutions; it is helpful for building self-esteem, improving relationships, and navigating grief. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical techniques to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and improve daily functioning.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Loire will collaborate with each person to determine which combination of methods fits their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress is made.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - so clients can access licensed professionals from home or on the go. This flexibility can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, maintain continuity during life transitions, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable.