Stephanie Benedict(She/Her/Hers)

Dr. Stephanie Benedict is a Clinical Psychologist who specializes in working with emerging adults and early/mid career professionals who are navigating challenges related to stress, balance, and caring for themselves. She has expertise in working with graduate/medical students, health care providers, lawyers, therapists, and career professionals with common concerns related to perfectionism, stress, anxiety, self confidence, career identity, self criticism, transitions, and relationship challenges. She has an additional specialization in working with parents and those navigating family and other care taking responsibilities along with a career.

Dr. Benedict takes a collaborative, insight-oriented approach that is considerate of each individual's unique personal and cultural context. She prioritizes a genuine and trusting relationship as a foundation of her work. Dr. Benedict believes that factors outside of our immediate awareness can often contribute to feelings of distress, an internal critic, a sense of feeling "stuck,' and/or a lack of fulfillment or enjoyment. She finds it beneficial to explore conscious factors as well as underlying causes for symptoms or difficulties. As more awareness is gained regarding factors contributing to symptoms, Dr. Benedict works collaboratively to help clients manage stressors and create meaningful change.

Dr. Benedict is passionate about her work and strives to help her clients prioritize caring for themselves. Before starting her private practice, Dr. Benedict worked for many years at the University of Illinois at Chicago Counseling Center. She has a passion for supervision and training and also works as a consultant for for other mental health professionals. Dr. Benedict is a PSYPACT provider is is available to work virtually with clients located in participating PSYPACT states.