Bailey Benes, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor

Bailey Benes is a Licensed Professional Counselor and provides individual therapy to kids, adolescents, and adults. She attended Wheaton College for undergraduate studies and obtained her M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at DePaul University. Additionally, Bailey has worked with clients across the lifespan in community mental health and PHP/IOP settings.

Using an integrative approach that incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness-based strategies, Bailey values work that invites growth in self-awareness, confidence, and compassion. Particularly specialized in supporting women, topics of expertise include women’s issues, body image, self-concept, anxiety, and depression. She also has a strong passion for supporting teens and young adults as they navigate such formational and transitional years. 

Working with kids, adolescents, and adults, some of the concerns Bailey treats include:

-ADHD

-Anxiety Disorders

-Body Image Issues

-Depression

-Interpersonal Relationships

-Individuals with Chronically Mentally-Ill Family Members 

-Life Transitions 

-Perfectionism 

-Self-Concept/Compassion/Worth 

-Social Skills 

-Women’s Issues

Billing under the supervision of Brittany Billingslea, LCPC, Bailey is an in-network provider with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO.

Personal Statement

Serving clients both big and little, I enjoy incorporating creativity, humor, and playfulness to create effective and meaningful sessions. My style is warm, relational, and focused, and I tailor my approach to meet each client’s unique needs and values. Believing that we are each intricately and wonderfully made, I truly desire for clients to feel deeply seen and known in our work together. As we collaborate, I look forward to celebrating growth, focusing goals, and witnessing glimmers of hope throughout the therapeutic process. I’m excited to meet you!