Founded in 2017 to pursue the highest quality of counseling, consulting, and prospective counselor training.
BeneVie Counseling + Consulting desires that resilience be cultivated by those with the tools necessary to thrive through challenges as well as to advocate for their own needs and interests.
AT BENEVIE,
You can expect the highest level of professionalism, confidentiality, and respect, both of your person and of your time–we’re committed to fitting in new clients within one week of inquiry, as well as to providing prompt answers to phone calls and responses to emails.
Additionally, secure video sessions are available if most convenient.
Meet the Team
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Lorena A. Rosenbaum, Ph.D., LPC-S
Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, LPC-S lrosenbaum@benevieconsulting.com Providing services in English + Spanish
Gottman Level I and II Certified
Nurturing Parent Certified
Dr. Rosenbaum delights in helping clients reduce their anxiety and self doubt while, conversely, growing personally with stronger skills in the areas of clear communication, self advocating, secure boundary setting, and courage building for pursuit of their goals.
Some treatment methods utilized by Dr. Rosenbaum include Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
With a Ph.D. in Counseling Education and Supervision, a Master’s in Counseling and Guidance, a Bachelor’s in Exercise Science, and a deeply rooted Christian faith, Dr. Rosenbaum passionately pursues individuals’ holistic health. She has a variety of counseling experience, including work with professional adults as well as students of all ages through academic skill building and stress management. Additionally, while conducting therapy for youths on juvenile probation, she formatted a truancy policy plan for surrounding school districts, which significantly lowered the truancy rate in her county by 85%, all while establishing her own counseling practice and serving as Lecture Professor at the University of Kingsville.
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Frankie Blanco
Office Manager
beneviesupport@benevieconsulting.com
Frankie is the friendly and organized face behind the scenes at our counseling practice. As Office Manager, he ensures the smooth operation of our office, from scheduling appointments and managing client communications to supporting our therapists in delivering exceptional care. With a warm and professional approach, Frankie is dedicated to making every client feel welcomed and supported from the moment they reach out. He plays a vital role in creating a welcoming, efficient, and compassionate environment for both clients and staff.
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Katherine Flores, M.A., LPC
Katherine is a dedicated and empathetic counselor who strives to provide a warm and comfortable atmosphere for her clients. With a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology, Katherine brings forth her passion for helping individuals with relationship struggles, past trauma, or overwhelming anxiety. Katherine believes that therapy is a place for healing, growth, and self-discovery. Her goal is to provide a supportive, non-judgemental environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to create meaningful change in their lives.
Katherine particularly specializes in couples and individual therapy for those who want to work through self-doubt, unresolved wounds, the effects of past betrayals, with a special passion for helping women navigate anxiety and build self confidence.
Some treatment methods utilized by Katherine include Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and techniques from the Gottman Method.Description goes here
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Linda Ramos Perez, M.S., LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
lperez@benevieconsulting.com
Providing services in English + Spanish.
With a Master’s in Counseling and Guidance, a Bachelor’s in Psychology, and more than 30 years of experience treating youth, adolescents, and adults, Linda provides individually suited counseling and intervention designed to improve mental health and wellness, increase confidence and independence, and strengthen clients’ ability to strive toward their full potential.
Linda utilizes a variety of evidence-based and client-centered treatment approaches tailored to each client’s individual needs. Treatment methods include Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Linda also utilizes the Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS), a patient-centered, suicide-focused clinical framework grounded in empathy, honesty, collaboration, and trust to support individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts or behaviors.
Through an individualized and compassionate approach, Linda works collaboratively with clients to develop practical coping strategies, strengthen emotional regulation and problem-solving skills, build motivation for positive change, and promote greater confidence, independence, and overall well-being.
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Erica Ramirez-Bazan, M.S., LPC
Erica Ramirez-Bazan, LPC
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with extensive experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. My professional background includes child welfare, crisis intervention, community mental health, school-based counseling, and children’s advocacy services.
Throughout my career, I have supported individuals and families through trauma, anxiety, behavioral concerns, family challenges, crisis situations, and major life transitions.
I create a safe and supportive environment where everyone feels heard, valued, and understood during some of the hardest moments of their lives. I believe that sometimes people don’t need someone to fix everything, they need someone who will listen, understand, support them, and walk beside them as they find their way forward.
My experience includes trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, child and adolescent counseling, family support, cognitive behavioral strategies, safety planning, school-based mental health services, and community collaboration.
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Nora I. Garcia, M.S., LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Nora Igwegbe Garcia is an alumni from Texas A&M University-Kingsville where she obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development and Family Studies. She then graduated with her Master's in Counseling and Educational Psychology from Texas A&M University of Corpus Christi in 2008. Ms. Garcia has been in the education field since 2007 and has taught Prek-4th grade and has been helping elementary students, young teens, and adults with their social emotional skills through counseling. Her goals as a Licensed professional counselor associate for BeneVie Counseling year 2024-2025 is to see clients reach their fullest potential and provide individual counseling and she is well known for connecting with clients from various backgrounds, cultures, and age groups. Ms. Garcia has a strong background in providing evidence-based counseling services to individuals, couples, and families.
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Ada Uzondu, Ph.D., BCMHC, NCC, CCTP, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
auzondu@benevieconsulting.com
Providing only virtual services in English.
EG CGP Grief Informed Professiona Certified
EG CCTP-II Clincial Trauma Level II Certified
EMDR Certified
Dr. Uzondu has experience providing virtual counseling. She completed the TeleMental Health Training Certificate (THTC) with the Telehealth Certification Institute. Her expertise is in trauma (especially sexual abuse); addiction and substance use counseling; college counseling; health and wellness; and working with adolescents, young adults, and marginalized populations. These issues and populations are near and dear to her, and she is passionate about them. Recently she received her CCTP- Certification Clinical Trauma Professional.
Some treatment methods utilized by Dr. Uzondu include Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Her role as a counselor is to create an environment of trust and understanding for her clients. She strives to provide support and guidance that is fair, consistent, and respectful in all aspects of the counseling process. She believes in using the therapeutic relationship to promote change, challenge any irrational thoughts and beliefs, and encourage culturally sensitive interactions.
Dr. Uzondu is an assistant professor and clinical supervisor at Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene, TX. She enjoys cooking, baking, swimming, hiking, dancing, bike riding, playing soccer, going on walks, and watching sunrise and sunset.
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Briana Benavidez, M.S., LPC-A
Supervised by Dr. Lorena A. Rosenbaum, LPC-S
Briana is a compassionate and approachable counselor with a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology. She creates a warm, supportive space where adolescents, young adults, and couples can feel safe, heard, and understood. Briana believes therapy is a space for growth, healing, and self-discovery, helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions.
She is especially passionate about supporting those who feel overwhelmed, unheard, or stuck, guiding them to build insight, coping skills, and stronger connections with themselves and others. Her approach is integrative and client-centered, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Narrative Therapy, trauma-informed practices, and techniques from the Gottman Method for couples.
Briana’s goal is to walk alongside clients as they explore challenges, uncover strengths, and create meaningful, lasting change.
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Carly Dietz, M.S., LPC-A
Supervised by Dr. Lorena A. Rosenbaum, LPC-S
Carly is passionate about helping children, adolescents, and adults overcome life’s challenges and build healthier, more fulfilling lives. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, emotional regulation difficulties, and family conflict using a compassionate, trauma-informed, and evidence-based approach. Carly believes therapy should feel like a collaborative partnership where clients feel genuinely heard, accepted, and supported. She is committed to creating a welcoming environment where individuals and families can develop practical coping skills, increase resilience, and move toward lasting emotional wellness.
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Priscilla Rodriguez, M.S., LPC-A
Supervised by Dr. Lorena A. Rosenbaum, LPC-S
Priscilla Rodriguez, M.S., LPC-A is a dedicated mental health and education professional with a strong background in psychology, disability services, mental health, and school counseling. She holds a Master of Science in Psychology and a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Science with a minor in Psychology.
Priscilla brings four years of experience in Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) services, where she supported and advocated for individuals with disabilities ranging from young children to older adults. She also has seven years of experience in mental health services, assisting individuals in managing symptoms, developing coping skills, accessing appropriate resources, and advocating for their needs.
Currently in her fifth year as a school counselor, Priscilla is passionate about supporting students’ academic, social, and emotional well-being. She enjoys helping others develop the skills and confidence needed to manage challenges, understand and manage their symptoms, and advocate for themselves.
Priscilla is also a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A), further expanding her commitment to providing compassionate, supportive, and individualized mental health services. Her professional approach is rooted in compassion, empowerment, advocacy, and helping each individual reach their full potential.
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Destiny Sanchez, M.S., LPC-Associate, NCC
Supervised by Dr. Lorena A. Rosenbaum, LPC-S
Destiny is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate and National Certified Counselor who provides compassionate, culturally affirming care to adults, teens, and couples. She supports clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life transitions.
Her approach incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Gottman Method principles for couples. Destiny tailors therapy to each client’s unique needs, values, culture, and lived experiences.
Destiny welcomes clients from all backgrounds and is especially committed to creating an inclusive and affirming space for BIPOC, women, and LGBTQ+ individuals. Her style is warm, collaborative, and authentic, helping clients feel heard, understood, and supported as they work toward meaningful change.
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Diana Davenport, M.S., LPC
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Kallieste McKenzie, M.S., LPC-A
Supervised by Dr. Lorena A. Rosenbaum, LPC-S