About Leah Benson, LMHC

What qualifies me to do this work with you?

I am a licensed psychotherapist in private practice in Tampa, Florida. My formal education includes an Ed. M. and an M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Columbia University in New York. And I have been practicing psychotherapy and psychology in the Tampa Bay area continuously since 2001.

In addition to my credentials as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), I am certified in the following:

• Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)
• Certified Bioenergetic Therapist (CBT) by the Florida Society for Bioenergetic Analysis (FSBA)
• Certified Adoption Competent Counselor
• Licensed practitioner of neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), Dr. Richard Bandler Certification
• Certified Forensic Mental Health Evaluator (CFMHE)

My memberships include:

• Florida Society for Bioenergetic Analysis
• International Institute for Bioenergetic Analysis
• Suncoast Mental Health Counselors Association
• National Board of Forensic Evaluators

Most importantly, I practice what I preach. My personal practice includes:

• Completed 10 years of psychoanalysis.
• Completed 4 years consistent personal bioenergetic work during Bioenergetic Training.
• Maintain an on-going relationship with my analyst for consultation as needed.
• Engage in ongoing personal work at bioenergetic conferences multiple times per year.
• Engage in ongoing personal practices of bioenergetic exercise and mindfulness meditation.
• Monthly consulting/mastermind session with other bioenergetic psychotherapists.