Disha Benn-Peay, LISW-CP

Disha Benn-Peay is a licensed social worker who brings a compassionate, practical approach to counseling. She holds the LISW-CP credential, and she has more than two decades of professional experience. Disha focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. She also supports goals around self-esteem, motivation, and finding a clearer sense of purpose.

Disha adapts conversations and plans to each person’s situation. Sessions aim to be straightforward and useful. She listens for what matters most, then helps identify small steps that can reduce worry and improve daily functioning. Parents and caregivers often seek help with the strain of caregiving, and people facing chronic pain, illness, or disability contact her for coping strategies.

Her approach centers on respect, sensitivity, and practical help. She works with people to sort through control issues, forgiveness, and self-love in ways that fit real life. The work is collaborative and paced to the individual’s comfort.

Clients can expect a focus on everyday challenges and clear goals. Disha frames progress in terms of concrete changes, such as better stress management, steadier mood, or more satisfying relationships. She is based in South Carolina and draws on 22 years of experience to support those navigating life transitions.

Taking the first step often feels hard, and Disha aims to make that step easier by offering steady support and problem-solving guidance.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Disha draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions in a practical way. One common approach focuses on teaching coping skills for stress and anxiety, such as breathing methods, problem-solving steps, and routines that reduce overwhelm. This helps people manage day-to-day symptoms and regain a sense of control.

Another common technique involves behavioral strategies to lift mood and build motivation. That includes setting small, achievable goals, tracking progress, and using activity changes to counter low energy and depressive thinking. These steps are concrete and easy to practice between sessions.

Finding the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose and adjust methods based on goals, needs, and preferences. If an approach isn’t working, it will be revisited and changed to fit the individual.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make scheduling easier, let therapy fit into a busy day, and allow shorter check-ins when time is limited. It can also reduce travel time and help sustain regular contact during life transitions.