Whitney Benco
Whitney Benco (she/her) is a dedicated behavioral health professional and life coach based in Kingman, Arizona, with over 13 years of experience supporting individuals across clinical, community, and administrative settings. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Grand Canyon University and is currently completing a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling through Walden University. Whitney has built a strong foundation in behavioral health through roles at Southwest Behavioral & Health Services, Cerebral, and Mohave Mental Health Clinic, where she has worked extensively as a Behavioral Health Technician, Clinical Associate, and Integrated High Needs Coordinator.
In addition to her clinical background, Whitney has spent the past year and a half growing her work as a life coach through her practice, Lotus Journey Life Coaching. Her professional focus centers on grief work, particularly supporting widows as they navigate bereavement, rebuild their sense of identity, and set meaningful goals for the future. Whitney is known for her compassionate, client-centered approach and for creating customized grief-work courses tailored to each individual’s needs, informed by thorough consultations and a commitment to continuous learning.
Whitney is an active member of the Finding Next You network for widowed women and mothers and was selected to be featured in Influential Women for 2026, representing Kingman, Arizona. She is currently open to Administrative Assistant, Behavioral Health Technician, and Behavioral Consultant roles within Arizona, and brings a unique blend of clinical expertise, organizational skill, and deep empathy to every role she pursues.
• Certified life coach personal wellness and grief working on parenting certifications now
• Grand Canyon University- B.S.
• Walden University- Master's
• Finding Next You Network
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to my deep desire to help others—especially widows—drawing from both my personal journey as a widow and my professional background in psychology and behavioral health, which allows me to heal while helping others heal through life coaching.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve ever received is that you can make a difference in the lives of others—just believe in yourself.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I would tell young women entering this industry that they, too, can make a difference—keep going, believe in yourself, and never give up.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges—and opportunities—in my field is growing a coaching business while balancing life as a widow and mother of four, which has pushed me to build something meaningful, sustainable, and impactful for the people I serve.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me are helping others with compassion and purpose while also being present and intentional as a mom of four, whom I love spending time with.