Keynote Speaker

Mrs. Annetta Benjamin Guillen Garcia, MA, LPC, NCC

Mental Health Beyond Borders: From Crisis to Connection-Cry with Me

Annetta obtained her bachelor’s degree in psychology and master’s degree in Pastoral Counseling from Marymount University in Arlington, Virginia. After completing her graduate degree, Annetta received her Clinical License as a Professional Counselor (LPC) and Certification as a National Counselor (NCC) in Virginia. She specializes in counseling children, adolescents, and young adults with behavior, academic, self-esteem, coping, communication, bereavement, eating, and anger issues. She also counsels’ adults, couples, and the elderly with spiritual, bereavement, communication, family, relationships, depression, self-esteem, body image, and anxiety concerns.

Annetta has been in private practice at Benjamin Counseling Center, LLC, for 14 years and has been a Clinical Supervisor for Residents in Counseling, Undergraduate and Graduate student interns. Over the past few years, Annetta has added the title of Life Coach, Professional Speaker, and Author. She published her first book and journal, "5 Helpers 5 Hurts: A Guide to Improve Your Thoughts & Feelings," and the "5 Helpers 5 Hurts Journal: A Notebook to Track Your Thoughts and Feelings," which are both available on Amazon.com.

As professional speaker, she provides mental health and wellness education at colleges, elementary and high schools, churches, corporations, international conferences, and various community centers. Annetta has been featured on several podcasts, radio, and YouTube channels regarding her success as an entrepreneur. To book her as a speaker or to interview Annetta visit www.AnnettaSpeaks.com.

annetta brick wall

The Mediterranean Region Counselors Association (MR-CA) is a unified partnership of diverse counseling professionals promoting the shared purpose of developing the counseling professionals to best serve their clients and the community at large in the Mediterranean region of Europe