Disha Benn-Peay , LISW-CP

Disha Benn-Peay is a licensed independent social worker-clinical practice (LISW-CP) based in South Carolina. She draws on more than two decades of professional experience to help people who feel stuck by stress, anxiety, low mood, or doubt about themselves. Her style is steady and respectful, offering practical conversation and clear next steps.

She helps people work through relationship tension and build healthier ways of relating. She also supports those coping with life changes, low self-esteem, and challenges to motivation. Women's issues are a named focus in her practice, and she makes space for topics that matter to women at different life stages.

Disha commonly addresses long-term concerns such as caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and struggles with control and forgiveness. She speaks plainly about goals and progress so people know what each session will try to accomplish. The work emphasizes realistic, doable changes rather than abstract theory.

Her approach is collaborative. She tailors conversations and plans to each person's needs and preferences. This means sessions can involve problem solving, setting small goals, or practicing new ways to manage anxiety and mood.

Many clients find it helpful to break issues down into manageable steps. Disha supports that process and offers steady guidance as people try new habits and reframe old patterns. She aims to help people build more confidence, clearer purpose, and better everyday coping skills.

Evidence-based approaches and online care options

She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear goals and practical skills. One common approach helps people learn ways to manage anxiety and low mood through step-by-step coping strategies and behavioral adjustments. Another emphasizes problem solving and rebuilding routines to improve motivation, daily functioning, and confidence.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to decide which techniques match their needs, goals, and preferences. That process can include trying different methods for a few sessions and adjusting the plan based on what feels most helpful.

Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video lets people use visual cues for a fuller conversation. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging offer brief check-ins, shorter reflections, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep momentum between meetings.