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- Stress management
- Trauma support
- Grief and loss
About Dionne
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland with eight years of experience, Dionne Benjamin focuses on depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and stress. She practices with attention to cultural context and aims to support clients from diverse backgrounds, including members of LGBTQ+ communities.
Dionne centers her work on evidence-based therapeutic techniques. She uses straightforward, practical methods to help people identify unhelpful patterns and build coping skills. Sessions involve clear goals and step-by-step strategies rather than vague or abstract explanations.
She emphasizes cultural sensitivity and respects each person’s identity and life experience. That includes paying attention to how culture and identity shape feelings about mental health and relationships.
In sessions she collaborates with people to set goals and track progress. That process can include skill practice, reflecting on past experiences, and adjusting plans when something isn’t working. Clients can expect concrete suggestions they can try between meetings.
Dionne’s approach is direct and client-focused. She helps people strengthen coping skills, reduce symptoms that get in the way of daily life, and find clearer thinking about next steps. Her work is practical and geared toward measurable change.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Evidence-based techniques used in her practice include brief, focused skills training and trauma-informed care. Skills training teaches concrete strategies for managing anxiety and stress, such as breathing, grounding, and behavioral experiments to test unhelpful beliefs. Trauma-informed care involves careful pacing, stabilizing techniques, and attention to safety when processing distressing memories, suitable for people coping with past abuse or overwhelming events.Finding the right approach is collaborative. She works with clients to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. That may mean starting with skill building, then shifting toward deeper processing as the client feels ready. Sessions are paced based on progress and client feedback.
Confirm the available session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week and reduce travel time. It also allows for shorter check-ins when needed or for working around work and family obligations. Licensed professionals offering remote sessions can still use the same clinical methods as in-person work, adapted for video or phone when those formats are supported.
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Areas of expertise
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based approaches focused on practical skill building and collaborative goal setting.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical experience supporting people with mood and trauma-related concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) practicing in Maryland.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.