Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Mental Health Therapy Solutions
As a licensed psychologist, I specialize in providing psychotherapy and counseling services tailored to adults and adolescents. My practice focuses on addressing anxiety, depression, addictive behaviors, and posttraumatic stress disorder, with additional expertise in supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders. I also work extensively with clients struggling with addiction and their support networks. My therapeutic approach emphasizes partnership, where we collaboratively define challenges, identify obstacles to healing, and develop strategies to help you achieve your highest potential. I believe emotional struggles stem from a combination of biological, experiential, and environmental factors, requiring solutions that address root causes rather than mere symptom management.Whether you're seeking short-term, solution-focused therapy or long-term treatment for chronic difficulties, my goal is to provide personalized care that aligns with your unique needs. I also offer specialized EMDR therapy for trauma recovery and comprehensive psychological evaluations for cognitive and diagnostic assessments. My practice is built on the principle that effective therapy requires understanding the multifaceted nature of emotional challenges and addressing them through evidence-based, compassionate care.
Services
Short Term Psychotherapy
Long Term Psychotherapy
EMDR Therapy
Psychological Evaluations
Highlights and features
- We offer evidence-based therapies tailored to individual needs.
- Our practice specializes in treating complex trauma and addiction.
- We provide personalized care for neurodiverse individuals.
- Our EMDR therapy follows World Health Organization guidelines.
- We prioritize collaborative, client-centered treatment planning.
Services
Short Term Psychotherapy
This service provides targeted treatment for straightforward emotional challenges through 8-12 sessions. It's designed for individuals with positive personal histories facing temporary difficulties. The approach emphasizes practical solutions and overcoming immediate obstacles to action.
Long Term Psychotherapy
Specialized treatment for complex, long-standing emotional issues including trauma and chronic depression. The multi-phase approach builds trust, uncovers root causes, and develops sustainable coping strategies over 6 months to several years.
EMDR Therapy
Evidence-based treatment for PTSD and trauma recovery, recognized by the World Health Organization. This specialized therapy uses bilateral stimulation to process traumatic memories and reduce their lasting impact through structured protocols.
Psychological Evaluations
Comprehensive cognitive and diagnostic evaluations for children and adults, including specialized assessments for developmental disabilities. Services are available through public agency contracts or private arrangements with detailed reporting and follow-up recommendations.
People
Charity
Licensed Psychologist
Charity Benham, PsyD is a licensed psychologist specializing in psychotherapy for adults and adolescents. She treats anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma while providing specialized care for neurodiverse individuals. Her practice emphasizes collaborative treatment planning and evidence-based interventions.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide short-term and long-term psychotherapy, EMDR for trauma recovery, and comprehensive psychological evaluations for cognitive and diagnostic assessments.
What conditions do you specialize in treating?
We specialize in anxiety, depression, addictive behaviors, posttraumatic stress disorder, and support for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities including autism spectrum disorders.
What is EMDR therapy?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy for PTSD that uses bilateral stimulation to process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional impact.
How long do therapy sessions typically last?
Short-term therapy involves 8-12 sessions, while long-term treatment for complex issues may continue for 6 months to several years based on individual needs.
Do you work with neurodiverse individuals?
Yes, we provide specialized counseling services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including those on the autism spectrum, using tailored therapeutic approaches.
