Kierra Bennett

Let me tell you, there’s this saying many of our parents or grandparents used to say: 'Just look toward the light at the end of the tunnel. Everything will be alright.' But let’s be real—what happens when that tunnel feels endless? When the road twists, and we can’t even see the end? Or when the darkness is so heavy that we’re just focused on not stumbling, let alone looking for some distant light? If that’s how you’re feeling right now, I see you. Life can get overwhelming—depression, stress, hopelessness, feeling like you’re stuck with no way out. But what if I told you that the light at the end isn’t the only light that matters?

I’m here to hold a safe, nonjudgmental space for you to speak, to feel, and to heal. Together, we’ll use various evidence-based treatment modalities to uncover that light—whether it’s around you or within you. I specialize in supporting women through self-esteem struggles, life transitions, relationships, body dysmorphia, depression, and anxiety.

You have completed one of the hardest tasks to accomplish. You have taken the step of acknowledging the need for assistance and seeking out someone who is able to help! Walking along this journey by your side is my commitment to you. Making the decision to take your power back and find that light is your commitment to yourself. Are you ready to walk with me?

Kierra is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSW-A) and life coach residing in Durham, NC. Kierra's background in social work has provided her ample experience in advocacy, case management, crisis intervention, and mental health challenges. She obtained her Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Kentucky in 2018. She then continued her education and obtained a Master of Management and Leadership at Campbellsville University in 2019. Most recently, Kierra graduated from Campbellsville University with a Master of Social Work in May 2022.

Kierra began her social work career with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services in Louisville, Kentucky as a child protection social services worker. In that role, she continued campaigning for youth rights by serving as a liaison between students and their homes, schools, family service teams and other stakeholders. She relentlessly addressed legal issues surrounding child abuse, protection, and permanency within the court setting, on the behalf of youth in state custody. Life experiences brought Kierra to Houston, TX where she expanded her expertise in crisis intervention and case management while working at the Resource and Crisis Center of Galveston County. In this role, her primary clientele were women who had become victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. She played a strategic role in crisis intervention, staff development, and grant management. Kierra collaborates directly with the community in reducing the negative stigma surrounding mental health challenges and increasing awareness of mental well-being.