Margaret Benjamin
Margaret Benjamin
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor (LCMHCS) in the state of North Carolina, a National Certified Counselor (NCC), and an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS). I hold a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University (2013) and earned my Doctor of Education in Community Care and Counseling with a focus in Traumatology in 2022. With over 11 years of clinical experience, I have had the privilege of working across a broad spectrum of mental health settings. For the past eight years, I have supported active-duty service members and their families in an outpatient setting, providing trauma-informed care rooted in evidence-based practices. Prior to this, I worked in an inpatient facility with individuals experiencing persistent and severe mental illness. Currently, I also facilitate group therapy for adolescents in an acute inpatient setting, offering crisis stabilization and psychoeducation. I conceptualize treatment through the lens of Relational Frame Theory and approach therapy from a systemic perspective, always considering the broader relational and environmental factors impacting my clients. I strongly value mindfulness as both a personal and professional practice, integrating it regularly into treatment to support emotional regulation and present-moment awareness. Outside of my clinical work, I’ve been happily married for 19 years and am the proud parent of two teenage children. I share my home with three beloved dogs. In my free time, I enjoy baking, crocheting, reading, and spending time at the beach—places and activities that help me stay grounded and connected.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
During our first session I will ensure you will feel comfortable sharing your information so we can develop a really great treatment plan. This first session is completely led by you; because you are the expert in your life I am here to simply guide and support you making any wanted changes and finding areas of growth
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
As a provider, I would say utilizing acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) helps my clients become more psychologically flexible which helps them learn how to deal with the discomfort and and helps them to navigate lives stressors. This treatment modality helps people learn how to successfully navigate their daily stressors in a valued based and flexible way.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I love working with clients who are ready to make a change in their life and have identified that they need support to make those changes. I like working with clients who are ready to get a little uncomfortable to meet their values-based goals.
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Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I primarily utilize Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients navigate daily stressors while still adhering to their personally identified values in an effort to increase overall psychological flexibility and reported quality of life.
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
I use Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to help clients work through the impact of trauma by identifying and challenging unhelpful thoughts. In a supportive and structured environment, we explore how beliefs about safety, trust, and control may have been affected, and work toward building healthier, more balanced perspectives.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
In sessions, I incorporate Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help clients build practical skills in mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. I tailor DBT tools to each individual’s needs, creating a supportive space for balancing acceptance with meaningful change. Together, we work on managing overwhelming emotions and developing healthier ways to cope and connect.
Grief Therapy
In grief therapy, I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients navigate loss with compassion and flexibility. Together, we create space for the pain of grief while also exploring ways to reconnect with personal values and a meaningful life. ACT supports clients in honoring their loss without getting stuck, fostering a gentle path forward rooted in acceptance, presence, and purpose.
Trauma Informed Care
As a trauma-informed therapist, I prioritize creating a safe, supportive, and empowering environment for every client. I recognize the widespread impact of trauma and approach each session with sensitivity, transparency, and respect for each person’s pace and needs. My work is grounded in understanding how trauma affects the body and mind, and I integrate this awareness into all aspects of care to support healing and resilience.