Owner & Clinical Director, LMFT
Mackenzie Brooks Benson
Licensed marriage & family therapist and founder of Benson Family Therapy, walking alongside individuals, couples, and families as they heal, grow, and rediscover hope.
Counseling for individuals, couples & families · New Kent County, Virginia
We're so glad you're here.
You deserve the peace you are seeking. At Benson Family Therapy, we are here to bring you from mind full to mindful.
You have power and potential. Let's unlock it together.
We're a team of licensed therapists committed to empowering individuals, couples, and families to find healing and growth. We believe you already hold the power to change your circumstances — you just may need a little help accessing it. We're here to help you feel capable of managing all that life hands you and to reach your fullest potential.
The Benson Family Therapy Team New Kent County, Virginia
Whatever you're carrying, there's a place for it here.
What help can we offer you?
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Anxiety and mood
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Stress
- Grief
- Self-esteem
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Trauma and healing
- Trauma
- PTSD
- Attachment
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Relationships and family
- Couples
- Family conflict
- Relationship issues
- Caregiving
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Children and teens
- Children and adolescents
- ADHD
- Behavioral concerns
- Social communication
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Identity and life change
- LGBTQIA+
- Gender identity
- Life transitions
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Focused support
- OCD
- Substance use
- Coping skills
- Mindfulness
Areas we support
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma
- ADD/ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Behavioral issues
- Caregiver issues
- Child or adolescent
- Coping skills
- Family conflict
- Gender identity
- Grief
- LGBTQIA+
- Life transitions
- Mindfulness
- PTSD
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Social communication disorders
- Stress
- Substance use
- Couples counseling
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Approaches
How We Can Help
Every person is different, so we draw on a range of evidence-based and relational approaches to fit you.
Select any approach to see how it can help.
Our Team
Meet our team
Warm, experienced clinicians ready to walk alongside you.
Katrina Preece
Associate Therapist, Resident in Counseling
Supporting children, teens, and adults through anxiety, life transitions, and big emotions with a warm, collaborative, skills-based approach.
Bilingual · Español Maria Guzman
Associate Therapist, Resident in Counseling
Warm, culturally responsive therapy for individuals, couples, and families — offered in both English and Spanish.
Rickiecia Rogers
Associate Therapist, Resident in Counseling
Walking alongside women of all ages and families with compassion, authenticity, and purpose in a warm, nonjudgmental space.
Client voices
In their words
Shared with permission. Identifying details have been removed, and cuts for length are marked with an ellipsis.
“She didn’t just help save our marriage, she helped us become better partners, better parents, and better people.”
“There are not enough words to express the impact Benson Family Therapy has had on our marriage and our family. When we first came to our therapist… we had reached a breaking point in our relationship. While we still loved each other deeply, neither of us knew if our marriage was going to survive… She consistently challenged us, pushed us outside of our comfort zones, and encouraged us to try approaches that initially felt unconventional. Through it all, she never made either of us feel like she was taking sides. If one of us was in the wrong, she wasn’t afraid to say so, but she always did it with compassion and purpose… She also helped us repair our relationship with our daughter, which had unfortunately suffered during the most difficult parts of our marriage. That healing has been just as meaningful as the work we did as a couple. Now, nearly two years later, I can hardly believe we are the same family. Our marriage is stronger than it has ever been… and our relationship with our daughter is healthier, happier, and filled with so much more understanding and connection. She didn’t just help save our marriage, she helped us become better partners, better parents, and better people.”
“We never felt judged. We felt understood, challenged when we needed it, encouraged when we were exhausted, and supported every step of the way… We have hope again.”
“When our family walked through one of the darkest and most overwhelming seasons of our lives… Benson Family Therapy became that place. Over the past several months, my therapist has worked with me individually, with our family together, and with our teenagers… We never felt judged. We felt understood, challenged when we needed it, encouraged when we were exhausted, and supported every step of the way. The impact on our family has been impossible to measure. Our communication is healthier. Our relationships are stronger. We have hope again. Looking back, I can honestly say I don’t think we’d be where we are today without the care, wisdom, and guidance we received through Benson Family Therapy… Healing doesn’t happen overnight, but having the right therapist walking beside you can change everything.”
“Especially as a teen, being so vulnerable is scary. She’s my lifeline and I don’t know what I’d do without her smile every week.”
“I LOVE MY THERAPIST! The way she makes me feel comfortable and not like it feels like it’s interrogational. How motherly and kind she is and how she cares is impeccable. I love seeing her every week and I don’t ever dread the thought of talking to her and knowing I have to be serious and have ‘adult’ conversations. Especially as a teen, being so vulnerable is scary. She’s my lifeline and I don’t know what I’d do without her smile every week.”
“She has a way of making everyone feel heard while still encouraging real growth and accountability. Thanks to her, our relationships are healthier, our home is more peaceful, and we have hope for the future.”
“Our family is so thankful we found Benson Family Therapy. While our therapist has been an incredible therapist for our daughter, the impact has gone far beyond individual therapy. She has helped us recognize unhealthy patterns, improve our communication, and begin healing years of family dysfunction with compassion and practical guidance. She has a way of making everyone feel heard while still encouraging real growth and accountability. Thanks to her, our relationships are healthier, our home is more peaceful, and we have hope for the future. We truly can’t recommend her enough.”
How it works
How it works
Getting started is simple — and you set the pace.
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Reach out
Send us a note through our secure contact form and tell us a little about what you're looking for.
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Get connected
We'll follow up to answer your questions and connect you with the therapist who fits your needs.
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Begin your journey
Meet for an initial intake session, then continue at a rhythm that works for you.
Transparent session rates
No surprises — we're happy to talk through payment and answer any questions when you reach out.
Mackenzie Benson, Clinical Director
- Initial intake assessment $200
- Individual therapy $150
- Couples therapy $150
- Family therapy $150
Associate therapists
Katrina, Maria, and Rickiecia
- Initial intake assessment $175
- Individual therapy $125
- Couples therapy $125
- Family therapy $125
Insurance & payment
We're in-network with many major plans. If you don't see yours, reach out — we provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement and are happy to talk through options.
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Serving New Kent County, VA
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Our office is in New Kent County, Virginia.
7410 Cooper Tavern Rd, Quinton, VA 23141
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