Symone Bennett
she/her
CLINICAL EXPERTISE
Anxiety Disorders
Depression and Mood Disorders
Trauma-related Disorders
Athlete and Sports related Issues
Self-Esteem
Person-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Skills
Motivational Interviewing
Trauma-informed Therapy
Strength-Based Framework
Sports Psychology Coach
Symone works with adolescents, young adults, and adults experiencing a wide range of mental health concerns. She takes an integrative, person-centered approach to treatment, using evidence-based interventions tailored to each client’s individual needs and goals. Symone is particularly interested in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma-related concerns, and emotion dysregulation. Her clinical work incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, and strengths-based approaches. She has completed advanced training in DBT as well as the Behavioral Therapy Training Institute (BTTI), an intensive training program focused on evidence-based treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
Symone also has a particular passion for working with athletes and understands the unique intersection between mental health, identity, and athletic performance. She recently completed the University of Michigan’s Certificate in Sport Social Work, further developing her expertise in supporting athletes across the lifespan. Her work with athletes focuses on concerns including perfectionism, performance pressure, burnout, injury and recovery, identity, resilience, and the emotional demands of high-level sport.
Symone’s interest in athlete mental health began at the University of Central Arkansas Counseling Center, where she worked directly with collegiate student-athletes, providing individual counseling and support across multiple athletic programs. Prior to becoming a counselor, Symone served as an assistant coach for women’s soccer and lacrosse at Hendrix College, giving her firsthand experience supporting student-athletes both on and off the field.
Symone earned her master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Central Arkansas. Prior to joining Birch Hill Behavioral Health, she worked at Aspire Health Alliance, where she provided individual and group psychotherapy to children, adolescents, families, and adults with a broad range of clinical presentations. Symone was also part of a grant-funded initiative that supported the agency in obtaining state designation as a Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC).
