Palmetto Mental Health Counseling / Kelly
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCMHC (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Columbia, SC 29201
Let's Connect (803) 388-8901

Life can feel overwhelming and you don't have to navigate it alone. If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, or trauma, you may feel disconnected from yourself and others. I offer a compassionate, collaborative space where we work together to understand your experience and move toward healing. My approach is integrative and eclectic, grounded in evidence-based practices and tailored to you as a unique individual.
I draw from Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential, and person-centered approaches. Whether you’re feeling stuck in old patterns or navigating a recent crisis, we’ll explore your inner world at your pace, uncover the roots of your distress, and build practical tools to support emotional regulation and self-compassion.
My goal is to create a nonjudgmental, empowering space where all parts of you are welcome. Therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all—and neither are you. Let’s explore what healing looks like for you.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Palmetto Mental Health Counseling / Kelly Benjamin now - (803) 388-8901
Let's Connect (803) 388-8901

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $135
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- CuraLinc EAP
- First Sun EAP
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Quest Behavioral Health
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Palmetto Mental Health Counseling / Kelly Benjamin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCMHC
Email us or call with questions - (803) 388-8901
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of South Carolina / 7045 Kelly Benjamin
- In Practice for 9 years
- Attended South University, Graduated 2016
- Certificate from Albert Ellis Institute 2023
- Certificate from NBCC NCC / CCMHC #832127 / 2016
Licensed Professional Counselor: Kelly Benjamin
Education and Years In Practice
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Palmetto Mental Health Counseling / Kelly Benjamin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCMHC
Email us or call with questions - (803) 388-8901
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety
- Stress
Expertise
- Adjustment
- Anger Management
- Bisexual
- College/Academic Stress
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
Palmetto Mental Health Counseling / Kelly Benjamin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCMHC
Email us or call with questions - (803) 388-8901
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Eclectic
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Person-Centered
- Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
- Trauma Focused
Palmetto Mental Health Counseling / Kelly Benjamin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCMHC
Email us or call with questions - (803) 388-8901
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Palmetto Mental Health Counseling / Kelly Benjamin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCMHC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (803) 388-8901