Lyndia Benion, LMFT - Therapist in Alabama

40 years experience
LMFT in Alabama
Practical coping skills

About Lyndia

Lyndia Benion is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in Alabama. She brings 40 years of experience helping people face stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and major life changes. Lyndia focuses on clear, practical steps so clients can manage daily pressures and feel more steady.

Her approach centers on listening first and tailoring what happens next. Sessions often focus on relationships, communication, and coping skills. She also addresses concerns such as guilt, shame, abandonment, and the emotional effects of adoption and foster care.

Lyndia uses methods drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral approaches, mindfulness, client-centered work, and solution-focused techniques. That mix helps people notice difficult thoughts, try new responses, and practice small changes that add up over time. She emphasizes short-term goals as well as deeper emotional work when it fits.

With decades of practice in Alabama, Lyndia has supported people navigating recovery from drug and alcohol problems and relational issues like infidelity, jealousy, and codependency. She also assists those adjusting after veteran and armed forces experiences and other life transitions.

People who choose Lyndia can expect straightforward guidance, calm listening, and a focus on skills that fit everyday life. To begin, readers are asked to use the site Start Therapy process so the matching and scheduling steps can move forward.

Using therapeutic approaches in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that align with their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and adjusting after major life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete strategies to change unhelpful patterns; it often helps with anxiety, depression, and coping skills. Client-Centered Therapy centers on empathic listening and building a trusting relationship so clients can explore feelings and make choices at their own pace.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. Approaches can be combined and adjusted as progress unfolds.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-in moments when schedules are tight. For some people, audio-only sessions can be less demanding on bandwidth and still allow meaningful conversation, while video sessions can help when nonverbal cues matter. Ask about formats when you start the matching process so the plan fits your daily life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions GriefParenting issuesAnger management

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSexual assault and abuseYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

40+ years

Credentials

Alabama

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Lyndia help with?

She helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, parenting strain, anger, relationship and family concerns, low self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is listening first and then using practical strategies. Sessions combine supportive talk with skills for managing emotions and behavior.

How much experience does Lyndia have?

She has 40 years of clinical experience working with adults in a range of emotional and relational concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She holds a license as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, listed as LMFT, and practices in Alabama.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees handled or what does therapy cost?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What is the first step to begin therapy?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.