We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Dr. Danielle Benson. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Dr. Danielle below.
Alright, Dr. Danielle thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. If you had a defining moment that you feel really changed the trajectory of your career, we’d love to hear the story and details.
My parents both transitioned when I was a young girl. Throughout my life, I always desired to fill that void. I suffered through abandonment and rejection. Many relationships were affected because of unhealed childhood trauma. As I matured, I learned how to heal myself. I wanted to share my journey while helping others heal. This is how The HealHer Collective was birthed.
As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?
Bio: Dr. Danielle Benson is a native of Detroit, Michigan, and a progressive byproduct of the Detroit Public School system. Indeed, she is a testament to the infamous inquiry of the greatness that can, and has emerged from an Urban Utopia. Against all odds she has obtained an earned two doctoral degrees in Counseling and Psychology which she has used to establish several active community programs.
Dr. Benson has a diverse following, and reaches countless individuals through social media. She hosts a weekly series of motivational messages (Word Up Wednesday), She founded and manages a group, supporting over 1100 women (HealHer Virtual Spa!) and circulates daily inspirational messages from her Facebook Page.
Dr. Benson has always had a passion for community. She was initiated into Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, in 2002 and she remains an active member committed to service and excellence.
Dr. Benson has received several local and state leveled awards acknowledging her academic success and community involvement.
Dr. Benson is also the owner of 1:11 The Collective, The First Mental Health Spa, HealHer Virtual Spa, A Virtual Mental Health Spa For Women and 2 Chic Curations, A Social Media and Branding Agency and the HealHer Collective, A non-profit organization specializing in women services. She also authored two books, Finding my truth in Pretty and the HealHER Journal.
Dr. Benson is a chartering member of W.I.N (Women InvestHER Network) where she serves as the Chairwoman/Vice President and is the President of the Detroit Black Chamber of Commerce.
Dr. Benson resides in Detroit, Michigan with her husband, Jeron and two daughters, Karynton and Kaylee.
Her motto: “I’m not waiting for a drummer. I’ll just make my own beat!”
Training and knowledge matter of course, but beyond that what do you think matters most in terms of succeeding in your field?
It is extremely important to be open to new practices. People are awakening and exploring more wholistic measures. As a clinician and Practitioner, one should be willing to expand services to meet client needs. I initially started off by doing counseling only. I now do reiki and sound healing. I plan on getting more certifications this year to expand my brand.
How’d you build such a strong reputation within your market?
I have always been a genuine individual. People can detect a fraud a mile away… I believe that you become an expert through experience. My experiences have been real and relatable. This alone has made me a magnet…
Contact Info:
- Website: healhervirtualspa.com
- Instagram: @thehealhercollective @drdanielle08 @eyeconichealher @healhervirtualspa
- Facebook: The HealHer Collective, HealHer Virtual Spa & EyeConic HealHer
- Twitter: @drdanielle08
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