Celena Benjamin , LMHC, LCMHC

Celena Benjamin is a licensed mental health counselor based in Florida with 27 years of clinical experience. She holds the credentials LMHC and LCMHC, indicating licensure as a mental health counselor. Over nearly three decades she has supported people working through challenges such as ADHD, OCD, depression, anxiety, parenting and relationship concerns, career transitions, self-injurious behavior, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep and anger difficulties, and a wide range of mood and stress-related issues.

Her style is interactive and client-centered, beginning with a clear assessment of coping styles, personal strengths, skills and boundaries. She listens attentively and uses focused questioning to help clients clarify treatment goals and develop practical action plans. Skill-building is a consistent emphasis, with sessions designed to strengthen coping strategies and create meaningful changes in clients' environments and relationships.

Celena tailors sessions and treatment plans to each person’s unique needs, blending techniques from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Mindfulness. The goal is to help clients heal from trauma, improve relationship dynamics, manage symptoms and move toward greater empowerment and functioning. She also works with international clients using remote modalities when appropriate.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Celena Benjamin

Celena Benjamin draws from several evidence-informed approaches to tailor work to each person’s needs. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental relationship and supports clients in exploring their values, strengths and goals while guiding growth and self-understanding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical skills to manage symptoms such as anxiety, mood disturbance and sleep problems. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people build psychological flexibility by clarifying values, learning acceptance strategies and taking committed action toward meaningful life directions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Celena works with clients to understand their preferences, goals and life circumstances, then adjusts techniques and pacing so the work fits the person rather than forcing a single method.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, and geographically distant clients. These modalities make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access support from licensed professionals in a way that fits daily life.