John Benton, LCSW

Rockford, ILOnline Therapy, IL

About John Benton

I have passion for helping others. I have been successfully treating Borderline Personality Disorder as well as most anxiety, depressive, and psychotic disorders. All of these disorders are treatable. Treating BPD is my specialty, having 17 years experience reducing symptoms and improving the quality of life for my clients in both individual and group settings. I have taught the group using the BPD workbook for all of those years and have seen people make tremendous growth in understanding and controlling their emotions. Many eventually graduate the program and need no further treatment.

I have 35 total years counseling at risk teenagers, families, and/or adults from many ethnicities and backgrounds. I offer non-judgmental empathy to all who seek help.

I enjoy counseling all who need help despite their backgrounds or beliefs. I especially enjoy Christian Counseling for those who prefer, incorporating the wisdom of the Bible to help others overcome life's difficulties.

Appointment Types

Individual CounselingFamily TherapyFamily Therapy (Adults)Couples Therapy

Accepted Insurances

Blue Cross Blue ShieldMedicareMultiPlanOptum/United Healthcare/United Behavioral HealthAetna/First HealthCofinityCigna/EvernorthBlue Cross Blue Shield MedicareCash (Not Using Insurance)The Alliance

Specializing In

Anxiety
Depression
Bipolar
Mood Disorder
Relationship/Family Stress
Stress
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Faith Based - Christian
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Panic Attacks
Separation Anxiety
Social Anxiety
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation
Anger Management
Family Conflict
Court Ordered Anger Management Therapy
Borderline Personality
General Behavioral IssuesGrief and BereavementSelf EsteemLife TransitionsPerson-CenteredSolution Focused TherapyBrief PsychotherapyHealthcare ProfessionalsVictim/Survivor of Abuse or Other Interpersonal CrimeCurrently/Recently IncarceratedFirst Responders/Law EnforcementApplied Behavioral AnalysisBehavior Therapy/Behavior ModificationCrisis InterventionExposure & Response PreventionFamily SystemsStructural Family TherapyPostpartum/Perinatal DepressionIntermittent Explosive DisorderFinancial StressADHD/ADDCourt Ordered General TherapyCourt Ordered Divorce or Family TherapyCourt Ordered Domestic Violence TherapyHospital DischargeHospital Discharge - AnxietyHospital Discharge - Bipolar DisorderHospital Discharge - DepressionHospital Discharge - Schizophrenia or PsychosisHospital Discharge - Self-Harm (Cutting, etc.)Hospital Discharge - Suicide Attempt/Suicidal IdeationSuicidal IdeationSelf-Harm (Cutting, etc.)Dependent PersonalityDissociationDissociative Identity Disorder (DID)Schizophrenia Spectrum & PsychosisDelusionsBrief PsychosisSchizophreniaSchizoaffective Disorder