Disha Benn-Peay, LISW-CP

Disha Benn-Peay is a South Carolina licensed social worker with 20 years of professional experience. As an LISW-CP, which stands for Licensed Independent Social Worker - Clinical Practice, she focuses on helping people navigate stress and anxiety, relationship challenges, motivation and confidence, self-esteem concerns, and depression. She treats each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion and adapts conversations and treatment plans to address the specific needs of every client.

Disha emphasizes a collaborative, person-centered approach that supports clients as they take the first courageous steps toward a more fulfilling and happier life. She partners with clients to set practical goals and offers consistent support throughout the process, tailoring interventions to match each individual situation and hope for change.

Evidence-based techniques and online care

Many clients benefit from practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques that teach concrete skills for managing difficult feelings and improving daily functioning. One common approach focuses on skill-building strategies to reduce stress and manage anxiety - it involves learning tools for coping, planning, and adjusting unhelpful thinking to regain a sense of control and calm. Another approach centers on relational and insight-oriented work that helps people explore relationship patterns, increase self-esteem, and clarify life purpose so they can make more satisfying choices in connections and goals.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Disha works collaboratively with each client to identify which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy makes this collaborative work more accessible through flexible formats. Clients can meet by video calls or phone sessions for real-time conversations, or use live chat and text-based messaging for shorter check-ins and ongoing support. These options help integrate therapy into busy lives and make it easier to maintain consistency and momentum toward personal goals.