Psychologist and Therapist in Houston, Texas Dr. LaVonya Bennett, Psychologist
License: PhD
Provider Gender: Female
Ages Served: 18-64
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Dr. LaVonya Bennett, PhD
Dr. LaVonya Bennett, PhD. Dr. LaVonya Bennett is a licensed Counseling Psychologist and has 8 years of experience. Her areas of expertise include anxiety, PTSD/trauma, racial trauma, LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy, chronic stress, depression, relationship issues, confidence issues, chronic pain, and adjustment to medical conditions/diagnoses. Dr. Bennett’s counseling style is very collaborative, and she is often described by her clients as supportive, caring, and motivating with an appropriate dose of challenge. The evidence-based treatments she offers prioritize culturally informed and strength-based approaches to tailor treatment to the client’s needs and lived experiences. Dr. Bennett is here to help you sort through the difficult struggles you may face and offer you a safe place to be open and honest without negative judgment.
Dr. Bennett also offers couples therapy. She approaches couples therapy with an unbiased, collaborative fashion to help couples work through challenges, rekindle their spark, sift through challenging decision making, and/or navigate the impact a person’s PTSD diagnosis can have on the relationship. She uses Emotion Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), based on attachment theory science, which is one of the most effective low-relapse couple therapy approaches. Outside of work, Dr. Bennett enjoys traveling, long naps, calligraphy and arts, walking in the park, relaxing by the beach, and spending time with family and loved ones.
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Couple's Issues
- Depression
- Gender Identity
- Grief
- Medical Conditions/Health Psychology
- Men's Issues
- Pain Management
- Postpartum Depression/Anxiety
- PTSD/Trauma
- Reproductive Challenges
- Women's Issues
Insurances Accepted
Interventions
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples/Marital Counseling
- Exposure Therapy
- Gender-Affirmative Medical Readiness Evaluations
Populations
- First Responders
- LGBTQIA+
- Men
- Military/Veterans
- Women
Education
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University of Oklahoma
Graduate School | 2020
Norman, OK, United States
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University of Oklahoma
Undergraduate | 2008
Norman, OK, United States
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Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
Internship | 2020
Houston, TX, United States
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Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
Fellowship | 2021
Houston, TX, United States
Languages
- English
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832-895-6255
281-648-2200
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Dr. LaVonya Bennett. You can also call 832-895-6255 to have someone assist you.
Dr. LaVonya Bennett generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 832-895-6255 to find out Dr. LaVonya Bennett's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Dr. LaVonya Bennett:
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-EAP
- Humana
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- MultiPlan (PHCS)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)-EAP
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 832-895-6255 to see how we can help.
Dr. LaVonya Bennett is a Psychologist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Yes, Dr. LaVonya Bennett does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Dr. LaVonya Bennett is currently offering in-office visits.
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