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Leslie Benita-Martin

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in NY Licensed Mental Health Counselors, LMHCs, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

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Hi there, I'm Leslie!

I’m a licensed mental health counselor in New York with 15+years of experience in behavioral health and a broad range of professional expertise. Throughout the years as a mental health practitioner, I’ve found counseling from a spiritual perspective to be most effective. Although psychoanalytic and many other theoretical approaches are essential in helping clients understand their current state, I believe it is important to focus mainly on the here and now to address the immediate issue. In well-functioning therapeutic sessions, I think continuous reflection on the process helps bring about lasting change. The concept is that we can change how we feel and behave more proactively. I view my approach as eclectic and generally process-focused and employ the theory that best fits the situation. Client-centered and process-focused therapy require experience with a variety of methods. Spiritual counseling, CBT, and other evidence-based approaches and providing a full range of services are paramount in helping clients achieve a renewed sense of hope, placing them back on a path to success. I aim to help restore that sense of hope and assist clients in achieving their lifelong dreams and aspirations.

About Leslie

Specialities

Addiction
ADHD
Adolescents/Teens
Anger Management
Anxiety
Behavioral Issues
Child Abuse or Neglect
Codependency
Coping Skills
Career Counseling
Depression
Chronic Pain
Family Conflict
Developmental Disorders
Divorce
Job Stress
Alcohol Use
Oppositional Defiance
Spirituality
Learning Disabilities
School Issues

Methods

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Christian Counseling
Coaching
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Culturally Sensitive
Eclectic
Family Therapy
Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
Person-Centered
Play Therapy
Group Therapy
Solution Focused

Practice

License

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) Licensed Mental Health Counselors, LMHCs, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna, Cigna, and Optum

Languages spoken

English

Session Information

Video session
60 minutes

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