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Noelle Benach Counseling & Consulting, LLC

Individual Therapy, Couples and Relational Counseling, S*x Therapy for Maryland Residents.

11/11/2025

November and December are full of things to look forward to for some… and full of challenges for others.

If the latter months bring up more grief, loneliness, or stress than celebration, you’re not alone in those feelings.

Don’t wait until you are in crisis mode to reach out to a therapist.

Many clinicians take time off during the latter months of the year, or offer a limited schedule.

As a therapist, I hate turning down a last minute appointment requests, but also need to honor my own time boundaries.

So if you’re hoping to find support from a trusted therapist, you may want to schedule those sessions now.

If you are having trouble finding a good fit for you, I recommend checking out TherapyDen.com. You can search for a provider by specifying your location, insurance, or desired speciality.

11/10/2025

Early in my career, I was terrified of silence. I worried an awkward pause would derail the session, so I filled every gap with another question. Some of them were useful… but many were likely not.

Over time, I learned that silence is an intervention in itself.

Pauses give clients space to think, feel, and connect to their own experience. When we rush to fill the silence, we sometimes take away the chance for something deeper to emerge.

Don’t be afraid of the pause. Embrace it!

If you’re struggling to do so, here’s a few tips:

1️⃣ Remind yourself: silence isn’t nothing happening. It’s the therapeutic processing happening. Clients often need a moment to think, feel, or decide what to share next. When you see it as active work, it feels less like an awkward void.

2️⃣ Take a moment to breathe. If you feel the urge to jump in, try silently counting to five (or ten). It helps you tolerate the discomfort and gives your client a chance to speak first.

3️⃣ Name it. If a pause feels particularly heavy, you might say something like: “I notice there’s some silence right now. What’s coming up for you in this moment?”

4️⃣ Practice outside of sessions. Meditation, mindfulness, or simply practicing sitting in silence can help your nervous system acclimate to quiet moments.

Fellow therapists, what advice would you share with newer clinicians who are afraid of the therapeutic pause?! Sound off in the comments below.

10/30/2025

Looking for a last minute Halloween costume?! 🎃

I got you! 😂

10/28/2025

Whoops. 🙃

10/25/2025

Three things I wish clients knew before starting therapy:

1️⃣ Therapy only works if the client wants to do the work and is willing to put in the effort.

Growth in therapy requires reflection, honesty, and practice. This means working on things both during sessions and in the time between your appointments.

2️⃣ Sometimes therapy is really challenging…and sometimes it’s surprisingly fun.

Developing a positive relationship with your therapist is a vital part of the process, so light hearted moments are just as important as the difficult ones.

Just as many of my sessions are filled with tears, many are also filled with laughter.

3️⃣ As a therapist, I don’t have all the answers. My role isn’t to tell my clients what to do, but to help you uncover clarity on your values, motives, and choices.

I value the autonomy of my clients too much to tell them what decisions to make.

10/23/2025

croll through and let me know which one of these haunted houses are the scariest for you!

10/18/2025

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10/16/2025

Therapists arguing that banning conversion therapy is an “obstruction of free speech or religion” are missing the point entirely.

Conversion therapy is not “speech.” It’s harm. It’s manipulation wrapped in pseudoscience, often justified by shame, and anti-LGBTQIA+, heteronormative belief systems.

Being q***r or trans is not pathological. There’s no “treatment” needed to “fix” identity, orientation, or expression.

Our role as therapists is to hold space for healing the harm q***r folks experience at the hands of anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment, policies, and discrimination.

Freedom of speech doesn’t protect abuse. Freedom of religion doesn’t give anyone the right to psychologically harm others.

If you’re a mental health professional defending “the right” to practice conversion therapy—ask yourself what ethical code you think you’re following. Because it sure isn’t “do no harm.”

All the disrespect intended.

10/15/2025

I will never be a blank slate, neutral face, type of therapist.

There’s time and space for both seriousness and laughter in therapy.

My care for my clients never wavers, but that doesn’t mean our sessions are always clinical or somber.

There’s room for humor, warmth, and real human connection in the work we do together. That’s one of the reasons I love my job.

If you choose to work with me, know that you’re choosing a therapist who can challenge, support, encourage, and laugh with you.

I offer authentic reactions, thoughtful transparency, practical guidance—and sometimes, a necessary dose of reality.

Because therapy isn’t separate from real life… it mirrors it. 🪞✨

10/14/2025

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Watch this video or read on to find out!

There’s some awesome products from two of my favorite brands.

VIPs will find the V relief Serum and The Daily V*ginal lotion from . Both offer hormone free intimate moisturization.

I’ve also included the pH balanced feminine wash and Almost Naked personal lubricant from .

If s*xual health freebies aren’t your jam, don’t worry! I also packed some stickers that and I collaborated on.

They’re durable, waterproof Vinyl stickers created by , so they’ll survive on your water bottle, laptop, or wherever you wana stick it! 😉

Want to learn more about , including the amazing line up of panelists, movement classes, round table discussions and more?! Check out their IG for everything you need to know.

Will I see you there?! Let me know in the comments! 💜

10/10/2025

My spouse, Tiiu, and I are celebrating 5 years of marriage today.

We certainly didn’t have the wedding we expected, thanks to Covid. Regardless, our elopement is a day I’ll happily remember forever.

I’m so grateful to have had them as my partner through the many ups and downs over the last 5 years, and many more within our nearly 12 total years together.

I don’t post about them too often on my professional account… but they wholly deserve the recognition.

Even though I’m a couples therapist, I don’t think I’m always the easiest person to love or be with. (Surprise?!) 😂😅

I thrive in clutter and chaos, while my partner is incredibly tidy. I feel deeply and often take things personally, while Tiiu is quite even-keeled. I’m anxious and at my worst can be pretty horribly pessimistic, and they are the eternal optimist.

Despite all this, they always manage to make me feel loved AND liked.

The world we exist in feels ever challenging, but there’s so much relief in not facing it alone.

I will forever treasure our laughter, idiosyncrasies, adventures, and pursuit of growth together.

I hope everyone is lucky enough to have a partner like this.

10/09/2025

Make no mistake, I love being a therapist.

I’m honored by the trust my clients place in me, and I’m deeply grateful to hold space with them, even during the most pressing times.

I once thought the spring of 2020 would be the darkest season of my career. Covid filled my sessions and personal life with fear, isolation, and hopelessness.

But somehow, what we’re living through now feels even heavier.

There’s no “taking a break” from politics as a therapist. Ignorance isn’t a luxury I can afford. My clients and I are scared. We’re worried about our rights, safety, and futures.

Even the most wonderful jobs have their challenges and bad days. I’m not afraid to admit that it’s been more challenging to do this work lately.

At the same time, I never take sessions for granted. I find solidarity and connection in holding space together.

To my fellow clinicians, please take care of yourselves in the ways you can, as you support your own clients. ❤️

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Baltimore, MD
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Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm

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