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Durrett Bennett, LCSW

Calm practical support for anxiety and change

16 years in practice · based in Kentucky · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Durrett

Durrett Bennett is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on practical ways to reduce stress and ease anxiety. He brings 16 years of experience helping people manage addictions, grief, and major life changes. His approach is straightforward and respectful, aimed at helping people regain confidence and motivation.

He listens first to understand the situation and what matters most to each person. Then he tailors conversations and a plan that fit real life.

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Background and approach

Sessions focus on skills and small steps that can make daily life feel more manageable. Bennett works with common concerns like low self-esteem, guilt and shame, and struggles with purpose or self-love. He also supports people who are coping with loss or who want to change addictive behaviors.

The tone is compassionate and direct, with an emphasis on practical progress. Over his career he has learned to meet people where they are and adapt methods to fit different needs. He aims to help people find clearer direction and restore everyday functioning.

The work can include building coping tools, examining patterns that keep problems going, and trying new behaviors. He practices in Kentucky and offers sessions in English. People who live elsewhere may also connect for online work.

To begin, a simple questionnaire and scheduling step match people to his style and availability.

Evidence-based approaches and online care

Durrett Bennett uses practical, evidence-based techniques that focus on changing unhelpful habits and building coping skills. One common approach emphasizes identifying and testing the thoughts that drive anxiety and stress, then practicing alternative ways of thinking and behaving to reduce distress. This helps with worry, low mood, and decision-making under pressure.

Another approach centers on building concrete coping tools and routines to manage cravings, grief, or emotional overwhelm. That work includes small behavioral changes, problem-solving steps, and strategies to strengthen motivation and self-esteem. These methods are chosen to match the person's goals and daily life demands.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to choose techniques that fit their needs, goals, and what feels manageable. That may mean trying a few methods and adjusting the plan based on what helps most.

Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video sessions let people work face-to-face when possible, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low, live chat and messaging suit quick check-ins or ongoing support between meetings. These options help fit therapy into busy schedules and different routines.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Durrett Bennett helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on issues like guilt, shame, forgiveness, life purpose, and self-love.
What is the therapist's general style in sessions?
He listens carefully and keeps conversations plain and practical. Sessions aim to identify steps and skills that can reduce daily distress and improve functioning.
How much experience does he have?
He has 16 years of professional work experience supporting people with stress, anxiety, grief, and related concerns.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in Kentucky and practices there.
Which languages are offered and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients for online work.
What session formats are available?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to get started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

What this therapist works with

Experience
16 years
Licensed
Kentucky
Languages
English

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