Meet The Team

Bethany Benson is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and Board-Certified Supervisor for the State of Maryland. She has experience working with adults, children, and families in both the school and outpatient settings. Before joining Balance Point Wellness, she worked with children ranging from ages four to fifteen in a school setting and adults experiencing chronic homelessness in Baltimore City.

Bethany has experience working with individuals with various diagnoses, including but not limited to Adjustment Issues, Grief, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder, Trauma, Anxiety, and Depressive Disorders. She uses an eclectic approach grounded in CBT, Play therapy, and Person-Centered, tailored to each individual’s specific needs. Bethany believes in the power of a positive therapeutic relationship to help each individual find healing and reach their fullest potential.

Note: Ms. Benson works in our School-Based program.

Kara is a Licensed Master Social Worker who graduated from Walden University with a Master’s in Social Work. Kara has work experience in school and clinical settings and experience in the field of crisis response. Kara completed her first internship at a nursing and rehabilitation facility in Philadelphia and her second at a mental health therapy office in Baltimore City. Kara primarily has experience working with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, and stress management.
As a therapist, Kara encourages her clients to reach their full potential using goal setting and management to accomplish their goals. Kara is here to help and equip her clients with skills, tools/techniques, and resources that can be used to assist them in their daily lives, as well as provide a place where they can be heard and listened to. To achieve this, Kara uses cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), play therapy, and mindfulness with her clients.

Note: Ms. Bosworth works in our School-Based program. 

Olivia Braganza is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor with a master’s degree in clinical professional counseling from Loyola University Maryland. She is dedicated to supporting individuals across the lifespan, including children, adolescents, adults, and couples, with a strong commitment to integrating a holistic approach to mental health in her therapeutic practice.

Olivia has experience assisting adolescents and adults struggling with emotional dysregulation, situational stressors, and interpersonal concerns. She is comfortable working with clients dealing with a variety of mental health concerns, such as anxiety disorders, depression, and trauma.

Her treatment approach is tailored to the unique needs of each client and draws from a diverse array of therapeutic modalities. These include emotion-focused therapy, experiential techniques, mindfulness-based strategies, solution-focused interventions, motivational interviewing, person-centered therapy, and somatic therapy. Olivia’s practice is grounded in providing a compassionate and nonjudgmental space where clients can explore and grow at their own pace.