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Charmaine Benjamin

Therapist(She/Her/Hers)
1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Cultural & ethnic issues
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I'm here for a good time and a long time. Sure, we can talk about the past, but let's focus on a better future!

My approach to therapy

It will always be in my best effort to create an environment where I will empathize with your experiences, learn from your past, as well as enhancing your strengths. My therapeutic approach is cognitive behavioral therapy. I also emphasize an approach in client-centered therapy, as it ensures your autonomy as a client and my support as your therapist.

What you can expect from me

I typically view and describe first sessions as "housekeeping", where I learn more about you, your treatment goals, and your specific areas for growth. This will allow us to ensure that we are collaborating on working towards your mental wellness, while also reducing your symptoms.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Direct, Open Minded, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    1 year of experience
  • Training
    BA (Bachelor of Arts) at The City College of New York (CUNY), Master of Arts at New York University Steinhardt School of Culture, Education & Human Development
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (New York)
  • Licensed in
    New York
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Cultural & ethnic issues
  • More specialties
    Bipolar disorder, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues
  • Therapy methods
    Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Psychoanalytic, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Psychodynamic, Behavior Modification, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Positive Psychology, Motivational Interviewing
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English