Therapist
Jacob Benites, LCSW
Hello! My name is Jacob, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Arizona. I earned my undergraduate degree in Psychology from Northwestern University in Illinois, before returning to my home state to complete my Master of Social Work program. Over the past 7 years, I’ve worked across multiple areas of behavioral and mental health, including inpatient care for adolescents and adults, mobile crisis services, and individual and group therapy.
I love helping people untangle from anxious thoughts, connect with their values, and move toward meaningful change. Therapy isn’t about “fixing” you, because you aren’t broken. It’s about learning to work with your mind, rather than against it, so you can be more present in your life and create a future that aligns with who you truly are.
I primarily practice Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help you step out of the struggle with your thoughts and move toward a life that feels meaningful. I also integrate exposure-based approaches like ERP when working with obsessive or anxiety-driven patterns. I’m especially drawn to work involving anxiety, purpose, and meaning-making, and I support you in changing your relationship with discomfort so you can move toward your goals with greater clarity, confidence, and self‑compassion.