Shelby Benson, t-LMHC

As a temporary licensed mental health counselor (t-LMHC), I am committed to walking alongside clients in their mental health journey with compassion, authenticity, and evidence-based care. I believe in the importance of creating a safe, supportive, and empathetic space where clients feel empowered to grow, build resilience, and achieve their goals.

I especially enjoy working with children and adolescents (age 4-18) facing a variety of challenges including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, self-esteem concerns, trauma, and autism. My therapeutic style incorporates play-based techniques and is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy (PCT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

I graduated with my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Grand View University in 2025 and have experience working in a generalist private practice setting as well as a structured agency supporting children with autism.

In my free time, I enjoy traveling, trying new coffee shops, spending time with family and friends, and cuddling with my two cats (Milo and Frankie).

To contact Shelby, please reach out to our intake coordinator, Danielle, at (515) 984-0225 or intake@willowgrovetherapy.com.