Heidi Benjamin, LMHC
About me
Hello. My name is Heidi, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington State and National Certified Counselor (NCC); I am also licensed to practice in the State of Idaho. I have Masters of Education in Counseling Psychology with over 10 years of experience working as a mental health counselor. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, and intellectual challenges, among others. I enjoy working with clients from many different cultural and religious backgrounds. However, as a Christian myself, I specialize in counseling from a Biblical perspective. I accept, encourage, and welcome the exploration of all spiritual beliefs.
How we think determines what we believe and what we believe determines our behavior. We will explore negative thoughts that are leading to unhealthy behaviors. As thinking changes, long-lasting behavioral change is possible. My counseling style would be considered eclectic as I use concepts from a variety of theories. Every individual is unique; thus, I do not believe in ‘one size fits all’ assembly-line counseling. Rather each individual is unique and requires an individualized cooperative therapy plan.
Are you ready to be inspired to change? I am a change agent who, in tandem with you, will work to create and inspire positive change.
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Abandonment, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Cancer, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Sexual assault and abuse, Traumatic brain injury, Women's issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
License information
WA LMHC LH 60576756
Reviews
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Heidi has been helpful and kind.
Written on Feb 21, 2024 after therapy with Heidi for 2 years on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, career difficulties, coaching, and compassion fatigue
She is a fantastic listener with a lot of knowledge that easily connects with you.
Written on Mar 27, 2023 after therapy with Heidi for 1 year and 7 months
Heidi has a heart of gold. She listens and responds well. She offers sound advice.
Written on Mar 03, 2022 after therapy with Heidi for 2 weeks
Heide is patient and kind. So far she has been very helpful!
Written on Dec 13, 2021 after therapy with Heidi for 1 month
Heidi, is a wonderful therapist. She takes the time to get know you as an individual and what specific concerns you have. She is very patient and does not rush you while you are expressing yourself. She then offers various ways to see your concerns in a new way, offers practical skills to address your concerns, and provides excellent exercises to help you overcome issues. For me personally her ability to speak to me within my Christian faith is an added bonus because it helps me see the spiritual aspect of things not only just the mentally. Since working with Heidi, I am growing both mentally, spiritually, and all around as a woman. I am very happy with my journey thus far with Heidi’s help.
Written on Nov 19, 2021 after therapy with Heidi for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
Heidi has helped me work through some organizational, motivational and work performance issues a ton. She holds me accountable and offers great insight and honest feedback.
Written on Nov 02, 2021 after therapy with Heidi for 4 months on issues concerning career difficulties, coaching, and adhd