What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.38
Average wait time
4.62
Bedside manner
4.64
“Felt comfortable after the first few minutes.
I’m happy I feel like I have chosen the right therapist.
She seems straight forward and engaging
Clear communication.”
Dania S.May 28, 2025Video visit
“I thoroughly enjoyed my sessions with Charmaine, she was a great listener and I feel like I made really good progress in our sessions ?”
Iice M.February 26, 2025Video visit
About Charmaine Benjamin
Focus areas
Anxiety
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Stress
BIPOC Mental Health Issues
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Depression
Racism Issues
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Families
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Compassion Focused
Family / Marital
Culturally Sensitive
Interpersonal
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
Black or African American
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Charmaine Benjamin
My name is Charmaine Benjamin, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor at Smart Therapy PC. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Black Studies from The City College of New York. I also hold a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling and Wellness from New York University. I have experience working with diverse populations, including children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families, with a focus on vulnerable and at-risk individuals in urban communities. My professional background spans education, extracurricular programs, child welfare, foster care, prevention, and counseling.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Representation is very important to me, as is mental health and wellness. That said, I treat my role as a Black woman provider in this field with dignity and professionalism. I have a keen sense of multicultural competence and can understand how intersectionalities such as background, practices, and identities influence how people navigate through and perceive the world. That said, it will always be in my best effort to create an environment where I will empathize with your experiences, assist you in learning from or about your weaknesses, as well as enhancing your strengths. My therapeutic approach is integrative, as Clients benefits from different aspects of different modalities depending on the stressors they bring into session. I also emphasize client-centered therapy, as it ensures your autonomy as a client and my support/guidance as your therapist.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
In the first session I will complete an intake assessment to gather as much information to better assess and get to know you, your history, and what concerns have brought you to therapy and therefore set up goals. The following sessions, we will engage in talk therapy while pulling from various modalities to help you achieve your goals. Our sessions are 45 min in length on a weekly basis.
Please allow 15 minutes before the session to do the intake paperwork.
I PROVIDE PSYCHOTHERAPY SERVICES ONLY; PLEASE NOTE I DON’T PROVIDE MEDICATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES.
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- New York University, Master's in Mental Health Counseling and Wellness
- The City College of New York (Bachelor's)
NPI number
1649983453
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.38
Wait time
4.62
Bedside manner
4.64
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I went through a similar experience with another counselor working on theraplatform, and i just think this isn’t for me.
December 20, 2024Nicole B.Verified patientVideo visit
I’ve already shared my experience ‘ it was great for the first time can’t wait till next week 10/10
July 14, 2025Yomaira G.Verified patientVideo visit
This is my first therapy session as an adult, and I am looking to forward to a healthy mental practice once we are done.
July 6, 2024Dshawn S.Verified patientVideo visit
Amazing listener, she talked and understood what I was saying. I would recommend her hundred percent.
January 16, 2025Tori M.Verified patientVideo visit
The communication was terrible and Charmaine never showed or responded to any emails thereafter
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She's very welcoming and easy to talk to. ? She is very transparent on the process. ?
February 24, 2023Roxanne P.Verified patientVideo visit
This was my intake appointment but she asked all the right questions
July 10, 2023Shatya B.Verified patientVideo visit
Great listener, and I always leave every appointment in a good mood.
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Never got to see the Doctor waited still That's about.
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March 22, 2024Initials hiddenVideo visit
Great listener very welcoming for the first session ????
March 14, 2023Milton P.Verified patientVideo visit
Unfortunately after 2nd second session it wasn’t a match for me in terms of what I’m seeking from mental health services. Therapist has a very generic, tell me- type approach during sessions. I was grateful for the advice practice accepting my insurance and scheduling me in last minute time slot was great as well just didn’t work led out in terms of fostering that relationship/ trust with my therapist. Pretty sure she’d be great otherwise.
June 26, 2025Juanitsel P.Verified patientVideo visit
Felt comfortable after the first few minutes.
I’m happy I feel like I have chosen the right therapist.
She seems straight forward and engaging
Clear communication.
May 28, 2025Dania S.Verified patientVideo visit
I thoroughly enjoyed my sessions with Charmaine, she was a great listener and I feel like I made really good progress in our sessions ?
February 26, 2025Iice M.Verified patientVideo visit
Didn’t even pick up the appointment call
December 13, 2024Jordanne H.Verified patientVideo visit
Great! It went better than expected. She is really understanding and makes sure that you show up as you are and are comfortable talking freely and openly. I would definitely recommend her!
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenVideo visit
On time and professional; I like the terapist.
January 15, 2024Iselsa C.Verified patientVideo visit
She’s good honestly
December 12, 2023Chastity P.Verified patientVideo visit
they couldn't support me for what I wanted. gave me a recommendation that they didn't look at. couldn't have me speak to psychiatrist
December 11, 2023Lizbeth V.Verified patientVideo visit
She was very kind and understanding.
November 24, 2023Priscilla S.Verified patientVideo visit
First time meeting up it was good. we did an intake form so she can get to know me more and my reasons for visiting . She was very nice and understanding and was willing to do anything to make the sessions feel comfortable and judge zone free.
September 8, 2023Adrianne J.Verified patientVideo visit
Professional
February 22, 2023Yesenia T.Verified patientVideo visit
Looking forward to my next appointment.
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What practice does Charmaine Benjamin work with?
Charmaine Benjamin works with Smart Therapy PC.
What are common reasons for patients to see Charmaine Benjamin?
Charmaine Benjamin frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Charmaine Benjamin on their profile.
What languages does Charmaine Benjamin speak?
Charmaine Benjamin speaks English.
How do patients rate Charmaine Benjamin in reviews?
104 patients have reviewed Charmaine Benjamin. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.38/5. They have a 4.64/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.62/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.