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Celena Benjamin, LMHC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Celena is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Celena. View 67 reviews
Great news, Celena is accepting new clients!
She is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Florida and Vermont

Recent reviews

Incredible

Reviewed November 2024

Extremely empathetic

Reviewed November 2024

More about Celena

  • 27 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMHC, LCMHC

I am a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Florida. I have worked with clients over the 24 years helping them to process and work through individual challenges. Some of those included, ADHD, OCD, Depression, Anxiety, changes in life, parenting problems, relationship issues, career challenges and self-injurious behavior.

I am very interactive. Much of therapy begins with understanding your own coping styles, strengths, skills and boundaries. I will work with you on strengthening different skills in order for you to make changes in your environment and life. My style includes a lot of listening and questioning to help keep you focused on your treatment goals and developing different action plans. It is necessary to make changes in the environment to make improvements in relationships, heal from trauma, grow and become empowered. I will tailor our sessions and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I look forward to working with you!

Specialties

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 Family problems 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 Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Celena Benjamin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801042825.

  • LMHC · Florida · MH5878 · Expires March 2025
  • LCMHC · Vermont · 068.0135484 · Expires January 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Celena Benjamin

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

67 reviews

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Incredible

Reviewed November 2024

Extremely empathetic

Reviewed November 2024

Celena is caring, intentional, and offers solutions. I appreciated how much she listened and provided tools for me to address the issues I was facing. She is very kind and funny. I looked forward to all of my session with her. The skills I have learned will stick with me and that is not something you can say from every interaction with other therapist. I appreciate her wisdom and care!

Reviewed November 2024

She was great and helped me through some tough times and I saw and felt the progress that I needed in my life. If you suffer from anxiety or depression, she will help you through it and become the person you want to be.

Reviewed September 2024

It's early in our relationship but I feel heard, and that's the most important thing.

Reviewed September 2024

I have been happy thus far!

Reviewed August 2024

Celena is wonderful and adaptive. She's both supportive and very good at holding me accountable for my own bad habits while developing tools to help me work through them and possibly break them.

Reviewed August 2024

Celena has been a wonderful therapist.

Reviewed July 2024

Celena is easy to talk to and I appreciate how she responds to my journals between sessions.

Reviewed July 2024

Amazing

Reviewed May 2024

It has been a great pleasure. I feel like a weight has been lifted off my soul and my mental clarity reaching optimal levels.

Reviewed April 2024

It’s been a great experience I couldn’t be more happy with how the therapy sessions have gone. So much progress has been made!

Reviewed December 2023

Celena is a very experienced and effective therapist. I find that sessions with her have a great combo of skill teaching and allowing space to express/vent about concerns. Her insight is right on and obviously comes from an extensive amount of experience. I would recommend her without hesitation to those I love. I am very grateful to have found her during a difficult moment in my life.

Reviewed June 2023

Celena is amazing. After just one session, I felt a huge change in my attitude and mood. She is great

Reviewed May 2023

My first time in therapy. Celena makes me feel welcomed, respected and heard. I’ve had a great experience thus far and look forward to more sessions.

Reviewed May 2023

Has been a major key in turning around my mindset, energy and spirit. I feel almost like a completely new person thanks to the sessions; been heard, given great suggestions that I utilise daily and, feel like a weight has been lifted off of my body.

Reviewed April 2023

I am completely blessed to have been paired with a highly skilled and kind professional. Celena not only understands me, but also provides many tools to deal with difficult situations, overcome unhealthy habits, and also communicate better with people in my life. Thank you Celena for the light you have brought into my life!

Reviewed March 2023

She’s very kind and a great therapist

Reviewed March 2023

Celena is the best. She is compassionate, honest, and understanding. I’m so grateful to work with her.

Reviewed March 2023

Celena is professional and insightful as well as being sensitive and kind. With her help, I've come a long way.

Reviewed March 2023

Celena is amazing. Through her thoughtful and intentional coaching, she put me in a better place than I was before doing therapy.

Reviewed February 2023

Great at listening and motivating with effective questions and steps forward!

Reviewed April 2023

I love Celena so much. This is my first time in therapy. She makes everything less anxiety ridden and actually genuinely asks about you without making it seem like it's her job. I appreciate her immensely and wouldn't trade her for the world.

Reviewed February 2023

Celena makes me feel heard and understood. She is helping me work through my issues, understand them and find things that work for me. I am very grateful to have found her

Reviewed February 2023

Celena is absolutely AMAZING. She really cares and focuses on exactly what you NEED. She is like magic. <3

Reviewed February 2023

Celena Benjamin is great to work with. She makes it easy for me to communicate with her. She always checks in with me to make sure I'm having a good day. I highly recommend her.

Reviewed January 2023

Celena has helped me tremendously with my anxiety. She has given me the knowledge and tools to continue improving. I am greatfull for her and betterhelp!

Reviewed January 2023

Celena does a good job.

Reviewed January 2023

Celena is very good at listening and determining the root of the problem, then gives action steps to help you work on it

Reviewed January 2023

I have only had 2 sessions but so far Celena comes equipped with many tools to deal with various issues. She listens well and I also like that she checks in with messages between sessions.

Reviewed December 2022

Celena exceeds my expectations! Her approach is simple and easy to implement; she's empathic and professional. I would highly recommend her. I felt a rush of self efficacy immediately after our first session!

Reviewed December 2022

She always takes the time to wonder what makes me happy and use it to remind me about the good things of life. She is involved in my hobbies and even learn about them to make sure I feel heard and cared of. It's that kind of dedication that really make you feel appreciated and wants to do good in life.

Reviewed December 2022

Not only is Celena a good listener, I look forward to talking with her every week.

Reviewed December 2022

Celena is keeping my concerns and whatever matters to me each day as it comes in the forefront. I appreciate that most. Helping me as I am building the skills necessary to navigate challenging situations. Even looking for other avenues available to help me with with these.

Reviewed December 2022

She is open to conversation and will help you analyze your issues

Reviewed November 2022

Getting to talk to Celena is one of the few things I look forward to each week. When I talk to her I feel seen and I feel like I’m getting her undivided attention. I feel very comfortable being vulnerable with her and express all my worries and joys that come into my life with her. This is my first time using BetterHelp and I would recommend this app and Celena to anyone who is ready to start putting their personal needs first.

Reviewed September 2022

Celena is so good at helping me find solutions when I feel overwhelmed. I always finish my sessions full of energy. It does me really good to have someone I feel I can trust.

Reviewed September 2022

Celena was very understanding, great listener, and counselor for my issues at hand.

Reviewed August 2022

Celina has been amazing as my first therapy experience. She is very attentive and I’ve enjoyed my first few months with her.

Reviewed July 2022

Celena is the best therapist I have ever had. She is thoughtful, supportive, kind and hold me accountable in an empathetic way. She has helped me in so many aspects of my life and I’m so grateful I found her!

Reviewed June 2022

I had never had therapy and my experience with Celena has been so much more helpful than I imagined. She is patient and really brings out the best of me to work with. I'm feeling the growth and can't wait to see all I can accomplish now that I am really present in this moment!

Reviewed June 2022

Celena is a highly experienced therapist with a warm and compassionate therapeutic approach. Truly look forward to my sessions.

Reviewed June 2022

Celena is cool, intelligent and positive.

Reviewed June 2022

Celena gives shares great insight and offers great pratical advice. She is my secret weapon.

Reviewed June 2022

Celen is very patient and great listener. I appreciate the joy and humor that we share. She’s also very gentle in helping me gain awareness of my mindset.

Reviewed June 2022

Incredibly nice and friendly therapist. You will definitely be listened to!

Reviewed May 2022

Good experience. I feel she is concerned with my well being.

Reviewed May 2022

Ms. Celena Benjamin is providing compassionate and competent mental health support to me. I really look forward to our sessions. She's a great listener and makes me feel comfortable and understood.

Reviewed April 2022

she is very good regarding our family problems.

Reviewed April 2022

Celena was extremely helpful for me - will request her again when I resume therapy

Reviewed March 2022

She takes the time to listen and even get interested in your hobbies to understand you more. She’s been a great support to me.

Reviewed March 2022

Celena has given great advice and is there to listen and help in a real way.

Reviewed February 2022

A most capable therapist and an amazing individual. I came to Celena in a deplorable state but I was fortunate to find in her a therapist whom I needed : one who listens attentively and reinforces tangible achievements no matter how small. I will definitely consult Celena once the need arises again. Thank you Celena.

Reviewed February 2022

Celena is such s good therapists, she listens to me and helps me to improve.I ve improved so much in a short time. I m very happy.

Reviewed January 2022

Celena is amazing. Just four sessions with her and I have already improved so much. I really appreciate her. She’s the best.

Reviewed January 2022

Celena is a kind, attentive and amazing resource. Just having her listen is truly remarkable.

Reviewed January 2022

Celena, has been a great help for my son with helping him feel happy and healthy

Reviewed January 2022

Celena’s energy and vibes are invigorating and exciting. I am really looking forward to continue improving myself with the tools and skills she is sharing with me.

Reviewed January 2022

We've only been working together a couple of weeks but I find Celena to be proactive, supportive, energetic and friendly. Her style suits me and I can already see and feel positive changes resulting from her input.

Reviewed January 2022

Celena has been an amazing listener and therapist. Very flexible and understanding when the military life calls for me to cancel a session last minute. She has helped me focus on my goals that I have aimed for. Truly recommend!

Reviewed January 2022

I came to Celena burnt out, stressed, tired and hopeless that things were going to get better, and she very quickly was able identify small changes and additions I could make to my daily routine to set me up for success. She held me accountable to my goals, was easy to talk to, was an excellent listener and overall, we had a great synergy. I will definitely be working with her again in the future as I navigate through more life changes that come my way.

Reviewed January 2022

I am still new to working with Celena, however, she has already been extremely helpful! She is well organized and setting goals with her has been a game changer. I'm excited to continue to work with her and cannot say enough good things!

Reviewed December 2021

She's been very helpful and gave me helpful ways to work on my issues. would definitely like to continue when i've saved enough again

Reviewed November 2021

Celena has been a great help! She is very accessible and a great listener. She has helped me tackle my challenges with targeted and easy to manage goals. She is so positive and her joy is inspiring!

Reviewed November 2021

Celena Benjamin is a highly qualified and excellent therapist. She really listens to the client and provides tailor approaches to help them tackle their issues. She responds quickly and insightfully to messages.

Reviewed November 2021

Kind welcoming and easy to talk to if you’re feeling like the wait for a face to face is too long this really helped me just having a conversation with someone who cares, great listening and supportive advice as well after one session.

Reviewed November 2021

Working with Celena is wonderful. Celena is encouraging and makes you think about what you are going through objectively. Celena is warm and welcoming and understanding. Therapy with Celena is an awesome and healthy experience

Reviewed November 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Celena Benjamin offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Celena Benjamin works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Celena Benjamin speak?

Celena Benjamin speaks English.

How many years of experience does Celena Benjamin have?

Celena Benjamin has 27 years of experience.

Where is Celena Benjamin licensed to practice?

Celena Benjamin is licensed to practice in Florida and Vermont.

Does Celena Benjamin accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Celena Benjamin accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Celena Benjamin offer?

Celena Benjamin offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Celena Benjamin?

Celena Benjamin can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Celena Benjamin?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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