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Kesma Flame Lily LLC
Counselor, MSc, LPCC-, S
Photo of Petronellah Thoko Bensen - Kesma Flame Lily LLC, Counselor, MSc, LPCC-, S

Kesma Flame Lily LLC

Counselor, MSc, LPCC-, S (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
7030 Brooklyn Boulevard, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429
Let's Connect (763) 316-3983
Photo of Petronellah Thoko Bensen - Kesma Flame Lily LLC, Counselor, MSc, LPCC-, S
KESMA Flame Lily LLC is a culturally competent Private Group Practice founded in 2018, serving adolescents and adults across Minnesota. We are dedicated to providing trauma-informed, integrative mental health and chemical dependency services that address the complex and diverse needs of our clients. Our clinical team offers therapy to individuals with a wide range of diagnoses, including anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, low self-esteem and self-image concerns, gambling addiction, life transition difficulties, and trauma-related issues. We hold dual licensure in both Mental Health and Chemical Dependency, allowi
At KESMA Flame Lily LLC, I bring a deep and personal commitment to the wellness and empowerment of Black women, rooted in both professional expertise and cultural understanding. I use strength-based therapeutic modalities that honor resilience, identity, and lived experience. My work is guided by an integrative, client-centered approach, where I collaborate
As Petronellah T. Bensen, M.S.c, LPCC-S, Founder and Clinical Director of KESMA Flame Lily LLC, I am committed to providing a multicultural, safe, and affirming therapeutic environment that honors each client's unique identity, background, and clinical needs. Drawing on over two decades of international experience in clinical mental health and forensic nursi
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Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

KESMA Flame Lily LLC

7030 Brooklyn Boulevard

Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 map

(763) 316-3983
I offer therapy in a safe, supportive, and culturally responsive environment, in-person or online via video.
I specialize in Developmental Disorders, Codependency and Anger Management 
$175 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, families and groups  
Let's Connect (763) 316-3983
Photo of Petronellah Thoko Bensen - Kesma Flame Lily LLC, Counselor, MSc, LPCC-, S

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

KESMA Flame Lily LLC

7030 Brooklyn Boulevard

Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 map

(763) 316-3983
I offer therapy in a safe, supportive, and culturally responsive environment, in-person or online via video.
I specialize in Developmental Disorders, Codependency and Anger Management 
$175 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, families and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $175
  • Couple Sessions $200
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Paypal, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • ComPsych
  • HealthPartners of MN and WI
  • Hennepin Health
  • Humana
  • Medica
  • Medicaid
  • Medical Assistance
  • Medicare
  • Optum
  • PreferredOne
  • TRICARE
  • TriWest
  • UCare
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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1. Insurance Coverage We accept a wide range of insurance plans, including: Medicaid (MA) and Medicare, Private insurance providers, Managed care organizations Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS)
Photo of Petronellah Thoko Bensen - Kesma Flame Lily LLC, Counselor, MSc, LPCC-, S
Kesma Flame Lily LLC
Counselor, MSc, LPCC-, S
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (763) 316-3983
"
1. Insurance Coverage We accept a wide range of insurance plans, including: Medicaid (MA) and Medicare, Private insurance providers, Managed care organizations Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS)
Photo of Petronellah Thoko Bensen - Kesma Flame Lily LLC, Counselor, MSc, LPCC-, S
Kesma Flame Lily LLC
Counselor, MSc, LPCC-, S
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (763) 316-3983

Qualifications

    Counselor: Petronellah Thoko Thomas

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Minnesota / 1891 Petronellah Thoko Thomas
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended Flinders University (South Australia), Graduated 2014
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from Manchester Metropolitan University Mental Health Nurse / 2002
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I am Petronellah Thoko Bensen, M.Sc, LPCC-S, a Board-Certified Clinical Counselor, Mental Health Forensic Nurse, and Children's Author with a passion for promoting healing, empowerment, and cultural pride through both therapy and storytelling.
Photo of Petronellah Thoko Bensen - Kesma Flame Lily LLC, Counselor, MSc, LPCC-, S
Kesma Flame Lily LLC
Counselor, MSc, LPCC-, S
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (763) 316-3983
"
I am Petronellah Thoko Bensen, M.Sc, LPCC-S, a Board-Certified Clinical Counselor, Mental Health Forensic Nurse, and Children's Author with a passion for promoting healing, empowerment, and cultural pride through both therapy and storytelling.
Photo of Petronellah Thoko Bensen - Kesma Flame Lily LLC, Counselor, MSc, LPCC-, S
Kesma Flame Lily LLC
Counselor, MSc, LPCC-, S
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (763) 316-3983

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Developmental Disorders
  • Codependency
  • Anger Management

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Alcohol Use
  • Antisocial Personality
  • Anxiety
  • ARMHS Services
  • Autism
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bisexual
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Career Counseling
  • Child
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Drug Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Eating Disorders
  • Education and Learning Disabilities
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Gambling
  • Grief
  • Hoarding
  • Internet Addiction
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Personality Disorders
  • Psychosis
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Rule 25
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Teen Violence
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Video Game Addiction
  • Women's Issues
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These are the main issues I can help you with — trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship and family challenges, cultural identity conflicts, and emotional dysregulation. I specialize in working with individuals who are navigating life transitions, past trauma, or the pressures of balancing cultural expectations with personal well-being.
Photo of Petronellah Thoko Bensen - Kesma Flame Lily LLC, Counselor, MSc, LPCC-, S
Kesma Flame Lily LLC
Counselor, MSc, LPCC-, S
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (763) 316-3983
"
These are the main issues I can help you with — trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship and family challenges, cultural identity conflicts, and emotional dysregulation. I specialize in working with individuals who are navigating life transitions, past trauma, or the pressures of balancing cultural expectations with personal well-being.
Photo of Petronellah Thoko Bensen - Kesma Flame Lily LLC, Counselor, MSc, LPCC-, S
Kesma Flame Lily LLC
Counselor, MSc, LPCC-, S
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (763) 316-3983

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Family
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Family
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Christian Counseling
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Eclectic
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Feminist
  • Interpersonal
  • Intervention
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Multicultural
  • Person-Centered
  • Prolonged Exposure Therapy
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychological Testing and Evaluation
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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I work with individuals, families, and groups, offering trauma-informed care that integrates emotional intelligence, self-advocacy, and cultural awareness. Whether you're navigating life transitions, emotional challenges, or seeking balance between your cultural identity and modern life, therapy is tailored to your unique experiences and goals. My approach is warm, empowering, and holistic.
Photo of Petronellah Thoko Bensen - Kesma Flame Lily LLC, Counselor, MSc, LPCC-, S
Kesma Flame Lily LLC
Counselor, MSc, LPCC-, S
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (763) 316-3983
"
I work with individuals, families, and groups, offering trauma-informed care that integrates emotional intelligence, self-advocacy, and cultural awareness. Whether you're navigating life transitions, emotional challenges, or seeking balance between your cultural identity and modern life, therapy is tailored to your unique experiences and goals. My approach is warm, empowering, and holistic.
Photo of Petronellah Thoko Bensen - Kesma Flame Lily LLC, Counselor, MSc, LPCC-, S
Kesma Flame Lily LLC
Counselor, MSc, LPCC-, S
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (763) 316-3983

Location

Primary Location

KESMA Flame Lily LLC

7030 Brooklyn Boulevard

Brooklyn Center, MN 55429

(763) 316-3983
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I offer therapy in a safe, supportive, and culturally responsive environment, in-person or online via video.
Photo of Petronellah Thoko Bensen - Kesma Flame Lily LLC, Counselor, MSc, LPCC-, S
Kesma Flame Lily LLC
Counselor, MSc, LPCC-, S
Call for a free consultation now - (763) 316-3983
"
I offer therapy in a safe, supportive, and culturally responsive environment, in-person or online via video.
Photo of Petronellah Thoko Bensen - Kesma Flame Lily LLC, Counselor, MSc, LPCC-, S
Kesma Flame Lily LLC
Counselor, MSc, LPCC-, S
Call for a free consultation now - (763) 316-3983