Dawn Benjamin, Nurse Practitioner
Dawn Benjamin helps adults and seniors improve emotional balance, focus, and overall functioning through thoughtful psychiatric medication management. Serving patients across Texas, she provides care that blends clinical precision with a calm, supportive approach, helping individuals navigate conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, and depression while building sustainable treatment plans that fit real life. As a prescriber at LifeStance Health, Dawn specializes in medication management for common and complex mental health concerns, including anxiety disorders, depression, and ADHD. She works collaboratively with patients to evaluate symptoms, monitor progress, and adjust treatment with care and transparency. Dawn also has experience supporting individuals facing alcohol and drug use issues through medication-assisted strategies, offering structured, evidence-based support as part of recovery-focused care. She treats adults and seniors and offers additional support for select populations, including first responders, military and veterans, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Dawn is particularly passionate about helping individuals impacted by alcohol and substance use challenges. She understands how closely mental health and substance use are connected and focuses on reducing cravings, stabilizing mood, and supporting long-term recovery through medication management. Her approach emphasizes dignity, safety, and steady progress, helping patients regain control and move forward with confidence. Outside of clinical work, Dawn values physical wellness and stress management in her own life. She enjoys working out, running, and practicing yoga, activities that reinforce her belief in the connection between physical health and mental well-being.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Psychiatry/Medication Management: Ages 22-64
Areas of Focus
Psychiatry/Medication Management
Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Attention & focus
- Depression/feeling down
- Panic attacks
- Self-esteem
- Stress management
- Alcohol use
- Bipolar Disorder
- Drug/substance use
- Gambling
- Grief & loss
- Hallucinations
- Intense mood changes
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Other addictive behaviors
- Patterns affecting behavior, emotions and relationships
- Personality disorders
- Pornography/sexual behaviors
- Psychosis/issues with reality
- Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sexual trauma
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Trauma & PTSD
- Unhealthy eating habits
- Unusual thoughts or beliefs
- Video game/internet
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Palmetto GBA Railroad Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- Superior Health Plan
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
Languages
- English
Education
- South College
- Chamberlain University
Locations
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Questions About
Dawn Benjamin
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Dawn Benjamin. You can also call 737-277-4221 to have someone assist you.
Dawn Benjamin generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 737-277-4221 to find out Dawn Benjamin's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Dawn Benjamin:
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Palmetto GBA Railroad Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- Superior Health Plan
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 737-277-4221 to see how we can help.
Yes, Dawn Benjamin is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Dawn Benjamin works at:
Yes, Dawn Benjamin does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Dawn Benjamin is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: