Margaret Benjamin, LCMHC — Therapist in North Carolina

Hi there, I'm Margaret!

I primarily utilize Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) when working with clients. I enjoy working with individuals to help them make values-based decisions in the face of discomfort and adversity.

My focus

I have experience working with various individuals, and I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults.

My approach

I utilize Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I believe increasing mindfulness and awareness helps individuals to make values-based decisions that move them toward growth as opposed to away from their problems. I do not believe feeling "happy" all the time is achievable or sustainable.

My communication style

I tend to be quite direct while also facilitating a client's ability to gain insight into their current situation.

My journey to mental healthcare

I started out my early college career wanting to be an elementary school teacher. I realized, quickly, that I wanted to do more to support the students and our military community.

My goals for you

I approach goal setting by allowing the client's identified values to help with establishing goals.

Our first session

I want to hear about what is important to a client and I want to ensure a client is on their way to building a relationship with me.

I identify as...

Female, Cis
Caucasian or White
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

Oppositional Defiance

+ 14 more

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Behavioral Activation

Dialectical (DBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Family Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors
Preteens

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Ambetter

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master in Counsleing (MC) Professional Counseling from Liberty University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Margaret Benjamin