Milwaukee Mental Health and Consulting LLC

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We listen, act, and transform

Sarah Benitez MSW, LCSW Owner and Operator I am the proud mother of one child and two dogs. I completed my undergraduate degree in social work at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and went on to complete my Master of Social Work at the same university in 2015. I have experience working with people of all ages. My youngest client was 4 and my oldest was 100. I am a certified in Trauma Counseling, and have worked with people from different ethnic backgrounds and economic classes. Modalities I am comfortable utilizing include, but are not limited to CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, EMDR trained, and BCBT-for suicide prevention. I provide individual therapy for minors (9 and up) and adults, couples therapy for traditional and non-traditional couples, and family therapy. Remote sessions via Simple Practice: Licensed in WI and FL Hours: Monday: 7:30am - 4:30pm Tuesday: 7:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday: 7:30am - 4:30pm Thursday: 7:30am - 4:30pm Friday: 7:30am - 4:30pm Sarah Baughman, MSW, APSW Clinician Hello! My name is Sarah Baughman, Advanced Practice Social Worker. I am currently a trainee in mental health therapy, specializing in anxiety, depression, and ADHD ages 18 and up. I am passionate about supporting women in their mental health journey, particularly those experiencing pregnancy and/or postpartum. The therapeutic skills and modalities I am currently training in include cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, trauma counseling, pet therapy, and humanistic therapy. I have experience working with individuals of all different race/ethnic/cultural backgrounds who have experienced trauma, mental health, and/or substance use challenges. I obtained my Bachelors of Science degree in Social Work in 2015 from UW-Whitewater and my Master’s Degree in Social Work in 2018 from UW Milwaukee. While completing my graduate program, I obtained my Trauma Informed Care Certificate from UW Milwaukee. I have been working on my clinical hours/goal of receiving my License as a Clinical Social Worker for about two years and am currently receiving my training at Milwaukee Mental Health and Consulting LLC. I am a mom and I enjoy thrifting, exploring the MKE area with my toddler, spending time outdoors, reading, and spending time with my daughter. I look forward to hearing from you soon to discuss your goals and how I can support you moving forward. Remote sessions via Simple Practice: Licensed in WI Hours: Monday: 9am - 2pm Tuesday: 9am - 6pm Wednesday: 9am - 2pm Thursday: 9am - 6pm Friday: 8am - 2pm
Sarah Benitez-Zandi
Owner and Operator

Services

We support people through:

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Trauma
  • Abandonment
  • ADD/ADHD
  • Adjustment Disorder
  • Adoption
  • Attachment Issues
  • Child or Adolescent
  • Chronic Illness
  • Codependency
  • Communication Issues
  • Couples Counseling
  • Dissociation
  • Divorce
  • Postpartum Depression
  • PTSD
  • Women's Issues
  • Stress
  • Social Anxiety
  • Open Relationships/Polyamory
  • Mood Disorders
  • Marital and Premarital
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Infertility

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Family/Marital Therapy
  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Dialectical (DBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused

Insurance Accepted

  • United Healthcare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • UMR
  • Optum
  • Chorus
  • Oscar
  • Centivo
  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Chorus Community Health Plan (CCHP)

Testimonials

“Seriously the best therapist for young women. ”

Current Client written 12/2023

“Sarah is amazing!! She has helped us so much ”

Previous Couple Client written 11/23

“Sarah has been fantastic in supporting my personal and professional growth. She has a great skill in helping me peel back the onion of my life to uncover the why under the why. Great to work with her!”

Current Client 12/23
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