Disha Benn-Peay

Disha Benn-Peay is a licensed independent social worker with 22 years of experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship concerns, depression, and life transitions. She emphasizes a respectful, compassionate approach and aims to tailor conversations to each person's needs.

Her sessions are practical and focused on what matters most to the client. She listens to current concerns and helps people set short-term goals they can use between meetings. Disha also works with people facing caregiver strain, chronic illness or pain, and struggles around control and forgiveness.

She pays attention to life purpose and self-love as part of recovery and growth. Her style centers on clear communication and adaptable plans rather than one-size-fits-all methods. She invites clients to take small, manageable steps toward change.

People describe her approach as supportive and straightforward. She helps clients build confidence and find coping strategies for daily stressors. Disha aims to make the process feel collaborative so clients have tools they can keep using.

Her license is LISW-CP, which stands for Licensed Independent Social Worker - Clinical Practitioner. She practices in South Carolina and offers services in English. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on availability.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online therapy

Two common evidence-based approaches used in general clinical practice are practical problem-solving work and goal-focused conversation. Practical problem-solving teaches steps to break down stressful situations and try manageable solutions, which helps with day-to-day anxiety and caregiver strain. Goal-focused conversation helps clients set short objectives, practice new skills between sessions, and review what is working for their mood and motivation.

Choosing the right approach is part of therapy and happens together with the therapist. The clinician will listen to your concerns, try methods that fit your goals, and adjust plans as you progress. This collaborative process helps match techniques to what you need and prefer.

Confirm current session format options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use sessions during a lunch break, join from a quieter place with better bandwidth, or avoid camera use if that helps them focus on the conversation.