Lois Bentick

My communication style

My tone is calming and nurturing. I prioritize staying present and supportive, and I enjoy using humor, art, and music to connect when it feels right. I center myself frequently so I can be fully available to those I work with.

My journey to mental healthcare

I received my B.A. Child Development & Psychology from Cal State Northridge, and began my career working in the preschool setting as a teacher, but after seeing many young students who struggle to thrive due to family stressors and trauma, it drove me to pursue higher education. I then received my Master's in Social Work.

My goals for you

My approach to goal setting is about working together to define what you want to accomplish. We start by building trust and getting comfortable with therapy. Over time, we'll set goals together and track your progress in ways that feel meaningful to you.

Our first session

What you can expect from our first session together is for us to spend the majority of our time talking about how you’ve been feeling recently, and me asking questions to better understand some of why you may be feeling that way. The first session is about us building a connection and helping me get a sense of where we should go from there.

I identify as...

• Female
• Black or African American
• Christian