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Ready to build a life you love? Therapy provides a non judgmental space for deep personal exploration and lasting change. Get the personalized tools you need to overcome obstacles, manage stress, and thrive! You don't have to navigate the path aIone. offer confidential and compassionate therapy to help you process emotions, build stronger coping skills, and cultivate resilience. Your path to self discovery starts here.
Charlene Benefiel LPC
412-916-8464
Small Private Practice
Pittsburgh PA
Mental Health Therapist
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
About Me.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with extensive experience helping individuals heal from trauma and move toward a more fulfilling life. I specialize in trauma recovery and have a strong background in supporting clients through a wide range of challenges including depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, personality disorders, and complex life transitions.
In addition to trauma-focused work, I also provide support for relationship concerns—including couples therapy, navigating divorce, co-parenting, and custody related issues. I have worked with clients from diverse backgrounds and across various age groups, tailoring care to each individuals needs.
My approach is person-centered, strength-based, and grounded in trauma-informed care. I utilize evidence-based techniques to promote healing and growth, drawing from positive psychotherapy and other proven interventions. My goal is to create a validating, supportive space where clients feel safe exploring their challenges and empowered to create lasting change.
I currently offer mental health services virtually and in person, providing flexibility and accessibility to those I serve.
I earned both my undergraduate and graduate degrees from Waynesburg University, where I graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.A. in Social Science and a minor in Psychology, and later earned my M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with honors.
My passion for helping others is deeply personal—rooted in the support I once received during my own struggles. This fuels my commitment to specialize in PTSD and trauma recovery, and to help my clients reconnect with meaning, happiness, and purpose in their lives. I strive to help individuals make meaningful connections between their past experiences, current behaviors, and future goals.
Services
Individual Therapy
I am dedicated to enhancing mental well-being through personalized therapy and support. I offer evidence-based treatments tailored to individual needs, fostering a safe and compassionate environment for personal growth. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma or stress, I am here to guide you on your journey to mental wellness.
Couples and Family Therapy
We offer specialized therapy to help relationships move past gridlock, deepen connection, and create lasting harmony. We provide a safe neutral space for communication, empathy and effective problem solving.
Trauma Therapy
Specialized Treatment for Lasting Healing. Trauma therapy offers a path to genuine relief. This is a specialized form of treatment focused on the emotional and physical distress rooted in past traumatic experiences.
Services
Divorce & custody mediation
Our mediation services offer you and you spouse or co-parent a neutral, confidential, and cost effective alternative to litigation to resolve all necessary issues and create lasting agreements.
Co-Parenting
This is a structured, child-centered process focusing on collaboration. I provide support and guidance for parents navigating the challenges of sharing parenting responsibilities. With my experience, I will help you develop communication strategies, create a harmonious co-parenting atmosphere, and foster a positive environment for your children. Together, we will empower you to build a strong partnership that prioritizes your children's well-being. Join me in this journey to enhance your co-parenting experience.
Court ordered therapy
Being referred to therapy by the court is an opportunity to gain valuable insight and tools. This service is designed not just for compliance, but for genuine, positive change. Our confidential counseling is designed to fulfill various court and legal requirements including probation, family court mandates, and pre-trail intervention programs. While reporting is required for legal matters, we make sure all clinical discussions remain confidential.
Charlene Benefiel has been my therapist for several months and I definitely recommend her! She is so kind and helpful, and she listens through my situations and gives me ways to get through them and grow through them as well. She is just a very easy person to talk to, and she has always made me feel heard in my feelings. She has helped me learn to set boundaries, and know what healthy relationships with others look like. For as long as I am in therapy she will be my therapist! I highly recommend her!!
Alexa Young, CA