Celena Benjamin , LMHC, LCMHC

Celena Benjamin, LMHC, LCMHC, helps people manage stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, depression, and life transitions. She also supports those facing ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, addictions, and issues with self-esteem and relationships.

She uses a practical, interactive style in sessions. Conversations begin by looking at how a person copes, what strengths they have, and where boundaries may be needed. She listens closely and asks questions that help people stay focused on clear goals.

Therapy sessions include skill practice and action plans. Celena emphasizes strengthening coping skills so clients can make changes in their environment and daily life. She adapts each plan to the person sitting across from her rather than using one-size-fits-all solutions.

Her work draws on approaches like acceptance and commitment, cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, mindfulness, and client-centered therapy. Those methods are used to teach practical strategies for mood, panic, obsessive thoughts, and impulsivity as well as for improving communication and problem solving.

Celena brings 27 years of experience as a licensed counselor in Florida. She tailors sessions to each person's needs and focuses on small, doable steps that build toward larger change. She welcomes people who want a straightforward, skills-based approach to feeling better.

Background and approach: Celena believes real progress comes from combining skill-building with changes to daily routines and relationships. She works with clients to identify barriers, try new behaviors, and track what helps. Over time the goal is clearer choices, improved coping, and stronger connections to what matters most.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It is useful for stress, anxiety, depression, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, behaviors, and feelings and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. CBT can help with panic, obsessive thoughts, mood problems, and sleep issues. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and building a trusting relationship so clients feel heard and can find their own solutions.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will work collaboratively to figure out which methods match a person's goals and preferences. That can mean trying a few techniques and adjusting the plan as progress is tracked over time.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging offer shorter check-ins, quick skill reminders, or a way to keep momentum between longer sessions. These options make therapy more flexible for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, and varying comfort levels with online communication.