My name is Leisha Benjamin. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor with 20 plus years of experience working with a variety of mental health populations in various settings. I have a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology and a Bachelor's Degree in Rehabilitation Psychology. I'm challenged each day to incorporate the best clinical strategies I've come to learn and master over the years. I possess the ability to establish rapport quickly; build trust; interact and relate to individuals. I find that CBT-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; DBT-Dialectcal Behavioral Therapy (s) when engaging in therapy with clients are the most effective forms of clinical strategies, and are the two I most often use. These are evidenced based practice Treatment Modalities, and can be applied to a variety of issues such as depression; anxiety; stress management; PTSD etc. I've attended many workshops over the years to gain valuable knowledge and tools to utilize these Modalities effectively, and I'm confident in my ability to employ them. I also utilize Mindfulness techniques and strategies to address anxiety, stress and sleep issues.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Communication problems, Family Problems, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
GA LPC LPC003902
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Amazing therapist. The best I have had. Life changing experience. Try it you won’t be disappointed.
Written on Jun 07, 2023 after therapy with Veleisha "Leisha" for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Leisha is the very best!!
Written on Dec 12, 2022 after therapy with Veleisha "Leisha" for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Leisha is so amazing , very knowledgeable. I'm only a few sessions in and she has given me tools to use in my everyday life that has helped me considerably. This is my first time in therapy and I'm so happy I was match with Leisha. I still have so much work to do but I could not be more grateful to have her as my therapist to help me along the way.
Written on Dec 09, 2022 after therapy with Veleisha "Leisha" for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and anger management
As someone who didn't have the best experience with previous therapists in my life, Leisha makes me realize that there are good, helpful therapists who are truly willing to help you. She is caring and supportive, makes you feel heard and understood, and provides informative guidance to get you through your problems. I had my doubts before I started but having been working with her for 2 weeks now, I already think it's so worth it.
Written on Nov 18, 2022 after therapy with Veleisha "Leisha" for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and career difficulties
While I have just begun my sessions with Leisha, I feel heard and engaged. She checks up on me consistently and provides me with tools and reading to understand my ADHD. I believe going forward; it will be a very therapeutic relationship!
Written on Nov 04, 2022 after therapy with Veleisha "Leisha" for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and adhd
Leisha completely understands what I’m dealing with and how to help me.
Written on Nov 02, 2022 after therapy with Veleisha "Leisha" for 2 weeks