What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“She was very welcoming. She made sure I was comfortable. She seems to be very understanding. I’m excited for our next session. ”
Initials hiddenMay 27, 2025
About Alesha Bynes
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Emotionally Focused
Compassion Focused
Family / Marital
Dialectical (DBT)
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Alesha Bynes
Alesha Bynes is a licensed social worker currently working under the supervision of a licensed practitioner. Their current employer is Serenium Manalapan.
She earned her Master's in Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis and is currently employed by Mindful Healing.
My ideal client is intelligent, resilient, and resourceful but may not realize it or that they have options. Because all humans have been raised in or exposed to environments with varying degrees of dysfunction, my client would come to me already having decided that change is needed. While this might be scary at first glance and they may not know what that change looks like, they would be willing to look at counseling as an opportunity to ascertain what those options might be and, in the end, choose to do something new within themselves, their environment, or change it altogether.
What should a new client know about working with you?
I view my role as a facilitator of change and healing. I do this for those who may be experiencing disruption of the norm or blockages changing on their own. Perhaps, they may not know where to start. Thus, I want to be a voice of hope in the changing or healing process (which I believe are one and the same) to those I serve. In other words, if one wants to change (or heal), and even if life has forced them to require mental health services, they may have to consider possible changes in some aspect of their current situation. My function, then, would be, first and foremost, to comprehend who is before me. This is where my active listening skills would come into play, as well as seeking clarification, and using open-ended questions to understand the client. I would also be interested in their verbal as well as non-verbal cues to inform me regarding things they may not be articulating. Then, through strength-based counseling, crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, the empowerment of women, and pastoral care counseling, with the use of evidence-based practices, I would utilize the seven following stages of the helping process in social work (from the General Intervention Model) to achieve their goals: engagement, assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, termination and follow-up. I firmly believe clients usually know what they need deep inside of them...facilitators (counselors) help bring it out.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
My ideal client is intelligent, resilient, and resourceful but may not realize it and that they have options.
Because all humans have been raised in or exposed to environments with varying degrees of dysfunction,
my client would come to me already having decided that change is needed. While this might be scary at first glance and they may not know what that change looks like, they would be willing to look at counseling as an opportunity to ascertain what those options might be and in the end, choose to do something new within themselves, their environment or change it altogether.
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Popular visit reasons
Depression
New Patient Visit
Pediatric Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Pre-Move In Couples Counseling
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Young Adult Issues
Depression
New Patient Visit
Pediatric Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Pre-Move In Couples Counseling
Office location
Alesha Bynes, LSW also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Washington University in St. Louis, Master's in Social Work
NPI number
1336955541
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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She was very welcoming. She made sure I was comfortable. She seems to be very understanding. I’m excited for our next session.
May 27, 2025Initials hidden
Less than 6 months agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
July 16, 2025Jamont S.Verified patientVideo visit
May 28, 2025Marcus H.Verified patientVideo visit
December 28, 2024Jerome F.Verified patientVideo visit
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What practice does Alesha Bynes work with?
Alesha Bynes works with Serenium Manalapan.
Where is Alesha Bynes's office located?
Alesha Bynes has 2 office locations in Manalapan Twp, view full addresses on Alesha Bynes's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Alesha Bynes?
Alesha Bynes frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Alesha Bynes on their profile.
What languages does Alesha Bynes speak?
Alesha Bynes speaks English.
How do patients rate Alesha Bynes in reviews?
5 patients have reviewed Alesha Bynes. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.