Whitsett, NC Local Support & Community Resources

Benita Lewis, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with a PhD, is dedicated to guiding individuals towards living lives filled with intention. She believes in the power of making empowered choices that enrich the quality of life and shape one’s vision for the future. Her primary goal is to create a nurturing therapeutic space where clients can reflect, reset, and restore. With a focus on areas such as grief, relationships, and crises of faith, Benita expertly navigates complex emotions tied to loss and interpersonal challenges. Through psychodynamic, Adlerian, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approaches, she helps clients confront their struggles and foster resilience, particularly in addressing anxiety and depression. Benita's empathetic demeanor and inclusive perspective make her a trusted partner in the journey towards healing and self-discovery.

Naimah Sedegah, PhD, LCMHCS, CRC, is a licensed clinical mental health counselor dedicated to helping individuals and couples heal, energize, and recognize their inner strengths. Her expertise encompasses a range of areas including anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem issues, and stress management. Naimah focuses on symptom reduction and the development of positive coping skills while aiming to enhance overall functioning in alignment with her clients' personal values. She works best with clients who are eager for change, value consistency in therapy sessions, and are ready to engage actively in their treatment plans. It is widely recognized that a strong therapeutic alliance significantly contributes to positive treatment outcomes. Naimah's approach is characterized by being client-centered, collaborative, reflective, present, and culturally sensitive. While her primary theoretical orientation includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Interpersonal Therapy, she customizes her interventions to suit the unique needs of her clients. Recognizing the courage it takes to share personal challenges, Naimah offers a free brief consultation to discuss individual goals, aspirations, and how she can provide the necessary support in therapy. She is committed to assisting clients in identifying the right path for their therapeutic journey.