Amanda Benjamin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C (she, her)
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Hi, I’m Amanda. I specialize in creating healing spaces for Black and Brown folks to slow down, reflect, and heal. I especially love working with young people, creatives, educators, activists, and healers; people who are used to holding a lot, and are ready for a space where they get to be held. You might be navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or life transitions. Or maybe you’re feeling burned out and looking for support navigating life as a Black or Brown person in a world that often feels overwhelming, heavy, and at times, on fire..
My approach is holistic, relational, and grounded in liberation. I believe healing happens in relationship with ourselves, our bodies, our communities, and the land. I integrate mindfulness, somatic practices, and trauma-informed approaches like CBT, IFS, and mind-body medicine. I also incorporate nature-based therapy when it is aligned and appropriate.
My hope is that our work together will give you the tools you need to uncover your most authentic self and create a life that reflects that authenticity. I'll meet you with curiosity, warmth, and gentleness and together we'll co-create a container for exploration and healing. The journey is yours and it's my privilege to walk beside you each step of the way.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $165
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- CareFirst
- Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
- Quest Behavioral Health
Amanda Benjamin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Maryland / 22043 Amanda Artia Benjamin
- In Practice for 10 years
- Attended University of Maryland School of Social Work, MSW, Graduated 2016
Education and Years In Practice
Amanda Benjamin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
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Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Racial Identity
- Anxiety
- Life Transitions
Expertise
- Bisexual
- Career Counseling
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
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Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- Expressive Arts
- Humanistic
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Nature-Informed
- Person-Centered
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Amanda Benjamin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
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Location
Nearby Areas
Cities
Counties
Neighborhoods
Amanda Benjamin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C