- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
About Benia
Benia Thomas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New Jersey with 12 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, and anger. She also supports LGBT clients and helps with parenting, intimacy issues, career concerns, and coping with life changes.
Benia earned her Master of Social Work from Fordham University and her bachelor’s degree from Lehman College. Early in her career she worked in the New York City foster care system. She later provided individual counseling and ran psychoeducation groups for incarcerated women with severe mental illness. She has experience supervising master-level social workers.
Her approach draws from Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. She favors practical steps people can use between sessions. She talks with clients about clear goals and small changes that build over time.
Benia describes therapy as a cooperative effort. She is direct and down-to-earth in sessions. She uses her clinical experience and a straightforward style to help people identify patterns, try new responses, and reduce the intensity of strong emotions like anger and resentment.
She has worked with LGBTQ+ communities professionally for over ten years and identifies as a lesbian. That background informs how she discusses identity-related stress and relationship concerns. Sessions are offered in English and she practices in New Jersey.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s perspective. Online sessions let the therapist and client talk through emotions, clarify goals, and reflect on how anger shows up in daily life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thought patterns and behaviors that keep problems going. In online sessions CBT can include setting small practice tasks, noticing triggers for anger, and testing new ways of responding between meetings.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with clients to choose which methods fit best for their goals and preferences. That process includes checking what feels useful and adjusting techniques over time.
Confirm the session formats before booking so you know what will be offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove the need to travel to appointments. These practical benefits help people try new skills in the settings where their stress and anger actually happen.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
New York, New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, anger, relationship and family concerns, parenting and related issues.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a practical, active style and focuses on clear goals. Sessions mix talking, skill-building, and problem-solving.
How much experience does she have?
She has twelve years of clinical experience, including work in foster care, correctional settings, and clinical supervision.
What credentials and region apply?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with licensure in New York and New Jersey and practices in New Jersey.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she see clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.