- Guilt and shame
- Relationship conflict
- Addiction support
About Lyndia
Lyndia Benion is an Alabama Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 40 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, relationship and family concerns, and struggles with self-esteem and coping with life changes.
She helps clients untangle guilt and shame that come from relationships, past choices, or family and faith dynamics. Lyndia also addresses abandonment, blended family issues, infidelity, codependency, and problems tied to adoption and foster care. Her work includes support for veterans and people coping with loss or trauma.
Lyndia uses straightforward, practical methods in session. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to notice unhelpful patterns and on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to reshape thoughts and actions. Mindfulness techniques are used to build present-moment awareness, and Solution-Focused ideas help set small, reachable goals.
Sessions tend to be conversational and goal-oriented. She listens for what keeps a person stuck, then helps name the patterns and try different responses. Clients leave with specific tools to manage intense feelings, make amends when appropriate, and rebuild trust in themselves.
Her approach reflects long experience working with interpersonal wounds and life changes. People who bring guilt or shame often find practical steps to reduce reactivity, understand underlying needs, and begin making choices that fit their values.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, then choose actions that align with what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that keep problems like anxiety and guilt going. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation where the therapist listens and responds to what the person brings.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lyndia will talk with each person about goals, symptoms, and preferences and then try methods that fit those needs. This is a collaborative process and can be adjusted as progress and priorities change.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find that fitting sessions into daily life makes it easier to keep momentum, whether that means a shorter check-in, a session during a lunch break, or a format that avoids being on camera. Licensed professionals often use online work to make therapy more practical for everyday schedules, and sessions can focus on skills for managing guilt, rebuilding relationships, and practicing new responses.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Lyndia address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, parenting and relationship and family issues, plus concerns like guilt and shame.
How does she approach guilt and shame in sessions?
She uses clear, practical approaches such as noticing unhelpful patterns, exploring values, and trying small behavioral steps to reduce shame-driven reactions.
What is her experience background?
She brings 40 years of clinical experience working with interpersonal wounds, loss, and life transitions.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - practicing in Alabama.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.