Benson, NC Local Support & Community Resources

Anecia Brooks Lee, a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, demonstrates a profound passion for partnering with her clients, working collaboratively to develop personalized plans that foster hope and healing. With over 20 years of experience, she has successfully guided individuals, couples, and families through challenges related to depression, grief, and marital issues. Anecia thrives in creating a safe, compassionate, and confidential environment that empowers her clients to embark on their unique healing journeys. Having worked with both military and civilian couples, she specializes in enhancing communication, addressing infidelity, navigating finances, and enriching marital relationships. Anecia's own experiences with loss fuel her empathy and ability to support clients grieving various types of loss, helping them advance through the grief process. As a devoted Christian, she is equipped to offer faith-based insights when appropriate, while also remaining sensitive to the diverse needs of her clients, ensuring she tailors her approach to meet individual preferences. Anecia's commitment to fostering resilience and growth makes her an exceptional choice for those seeking guidance on their path to emotional well-being.

Johnston is a compassionate Clinical Social Worker and therapist specializing in integrative counseling for adults and elders. He understands that facing serious loss or the death of a loved one is profoundly challenging, with no easy solution for grief. Recognizing that time alone does not heal all wounds, he offers groundbreaking integrative grief therapy, which elevates traditional talk therapy. This approach fuses various aspects of the client's experience, addressing how grief and loss impact their entire being—body, mind, and spirit—throughout their past, present, and future. Johnston's therapeutic journey begins by exploring the client's past in a constructive way, assessing their current state, and acknowledging the real changes loss brings into their lives. Together, they build a tailored framework aimed at enhancing daily living while keeping the past in perspective. He also places a significant emphasis on helping clients envision their future and discover actionable steps to achieve their goals. For those seeking to reclaim their strength and a sense of control after the turmoil of loss, Johnston provides practical skills applicable in both professional and personal environments. He is dedicated to guiding clients on their path to wellness, ensuring that they are prepared for meaningful change. With a warm, supportive approach, Johnston invites individuals to take the brave first step towards healing and growth.