Addiction & Behavioral Health Expert; Author of "Understanding the High-Functioning Alcoholic"; Chief Clinical Officer at Waterview Behavioral Health
Sarah Allen Benton Biography
Sarah Allen Benton, M.S., LMHC, LPC, LCPC, AADC, is a licensed mental health counselor and advanced alcohol and drug counselor specializing in addiction and behavioral health. Benton brings both clinical expertise and personal experience to her work, having maintained long-term recovery from alcoholism. Her perspective as both a clinician and a person in recovery informs her approach to addiction treatment and mental health counseling.
Benton is the author of "Understanding the High-Functioning Alcoholic" and "Parents in Recovery: Navigating a Sober Family Lifestyle." In her writing, she examines the experiences of high-functioning alcoholics, exploring how individuals who are achievement-oriented and intelligent can struggle with alcohol use while maintaining professional success. Benton incorporates her own recovery journey through journal entries and reflective pieces, offering insight into the challenges faced by high-functioning alcoholics.
Her clinical career includes roles as a primary therapist in various behavioral health settings in Massachusetts and Connecticut, such as McLean Hospital at McLean Brook, the Obsessive Compulsive Disorders Institute, and the Klarman Eating Disorders Center in Belmont, as well as positions at Lynch Wellness Professional Group and the Emmanuel College Counseling Center in Boston. Benton holds a Master of Science in counseling psychology from Northeastern University and has participated in psychology research at McLean Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Northeastern University, and the Boston University Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders.
Benton is co-owner of Benton Behavioral Health Consulting, which provides clinical and business support services for behavioral health organizations, and serves as co-owner and chief clinical officer of Waterview Behavioral Health, an intensive outpatient program for mental health in Wallingford, Connecticut.
She delivers presentations and clinical trainings on addiction, high-functioning alcoholism, and behavioral health topics to mental health and healthcare professionals internationally, including through PESI, Trusted Provider Network, Harvard Medical School, and Executive Links in Canada. Benton also presents at schools, colleges, addiction treatment programs, conferences, and public events. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, on The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Today Show, CBS Early Show, SiriusXM, and NPR. Benton writes a blog for Psychology Today, contributing to ongoing discussions about addiction, recovery, and mental health.
Sarah Allen Benton Speaking Topics
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“Evidence-Based Treatment for Dual Diagnosis and Co-Occurring Disorders”
This presentation offers education about dual diagnosis (concept and stats) and evidence based integrated treatment approaches for working with clients who have dual diagnosis (treating both the addiction and the mental health components). Additionally, strategies and approaches for speaking openly about dual diagnosis concepts with clients and psycho-education techniques are presented.
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“12-Step Program Integration for Dual-Diagnosis Treatment”
This presentation will give a brief overview of evidence based dual diagnosis treatment and how 12-Step Programs are often involved in that process. The purpose, intention and limitations of 12-Step programs will be described. Additionally, appropriate and inappropriate integration of 12-Step program concepts, literature and suggestions that compliment dual diagnosis treatment will be described. Case examples will also be used to demonstrate how best to combine these treatment modalities.
Sarah Allen Benton Videos
Navigating Parenthood & Family Life in Recovery with Sarah Allen Benton
Sarah Allen Benton is an Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor person in long term #Recovery & Author of the book PARENTS IN RECOVERY.
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Sarah Allen Benton is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as “Evidence-Based Treatment for Dual Diagnosis and Co-Occurring Disorders” , “12-Step Program Integration for Dual-Diagnosis Treatment” and “Understanding and Treating the High-Functioning Alcoholic”. The estimated speaking fee range to book Sarah Allen Benton for your event is available upon request. Sarah Allen Benton generally travels from Ridgefield, CT, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Ryan Hampton, Nick Padlo, Dr. Larry Mitnaul, Jenny Schatzle and Dr. Anisha Abraham. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Sarah Allen Benton for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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