- Years in practice
- 27
- Credentials
- LMHC, LCMHC
- Licensed in
- Florida, Vermont
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Parenting issues
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Celena
Celena Benjamin is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, parenting struggles, and mood concerns. She brings 27 years of experience to conversations about depression, ADHD, grief, trauma, and relationship or career challenges. Her approach is practical and focused on usable skills.
She listens first to learn how a person copes, what strengths they already have, and where boundaries might be needed. Sessions include a mix of careful listening and pointed questions to keep goals clear.
Background and approach
She often helps people build new skills they can use between meetings. Therapy with her looks at both internal responses and real-life situations. She works with clients on changing behaviors, creating action plans, and adjusting the environment when needed.
This can help with parenting concerns, addiction, sleep problems, anger, and caregiver stress. Her methods draw on cognitive behavioral ideas, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, dialectical behavior tools, mindfulness, and client-centered conversations. She adapts techniques to fit each person’s needs rather than following a single formula.
Celena explains options and helps set focused goals. Sessions are tailored to what a person wants to change and how they prefer to work. She welcomes people who want steady guidance and practical steps for daily life.
What Celena works with
Everything Celena lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Celena helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Celena lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online delivery
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It often suits those dealing with anxiety, low mood, or life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and changing behaviors, which can ease symptoms of depression, panic, OCD, and sleep troubles. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes being heard and understood, giving people space to find their own solutions while a therapist offers support and reflection.Finding the best fit is a shared process. The therapist will talk through goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked in the past. Together they will try approaches or blend techniques until something feels useful and practical for daily life.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or a camera isn’t wanted. Live chat and text messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, quick reflections, or when typed communication feels more comfortable. These options help people fit sessions around work, caregiving, or travel while keeping therapy consistent.
Questions people ask about Celena
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, parenting issues, depression, ADHD, trauma, grief, addiction, sleep problems, anger, and relationship or career concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is interactive and practical, with a lot of listening and focused questioning. She helps clients identify coping styles and builds clear action plans.
How much experience does she have?
She has 27 years of experience working with people facing various challenges including OCD, mood disorders, and life transitions.
What credentials and region does she practice in?
She holds LMHC and LCMHC credentials and is licensed as FL LMHC and VT LCMHC, and practices from Florida.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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