Rate Bahtyah Benyahmeen

If you’re here, it’s likely because a part of you is ready—ready for relief, steadiness, and a different way of carrying what you’ve been holding for so long. Surviving trauma often means learning to carry far more than anyone should have to hold alone. I work with clients who want to feel safer in their own minds and bodies, at a pace that honors their nervous system and lived experience. As a queer, Black, cisgender woman, I bring an affirming, culturally responsive approach to therapy and am committed to creating a space where you are respected, believed, and never rushed or judged.

My approach is collaborative, evidence-based, and skills-focused. I integrate trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) strategies, Motivational Interviewing, ACT-informed practices, and the Neurosequential Model of Therapy (NMT). I specialize in working with children and adolescents with trauma histories and behavioral issues at home, school, or that result in academic or legal consequences. I work with high-functioning adults and professionals navigating complex or developmental trauma, ADHD (including late-diagnosed women), anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and major life or identity transitions. I also work with executives, leaders, and first responders/law enforcement managing work stress, imposter syndrome, and executive-functioning challenges.

At the core of my work is helping clients develop a healthier relationship with themselves. Many people know how to survive—but struggle with self-forgiveness when boundaries slip or old patterns resurface. Together, we build practical coping tools you’ll actually use and shift your inner voice toward compassion and confidence. If you’re looking for a therapist who listens deeply, honors your whole story, and blends warmth with clinical expertise, I invite you to reach out and see if we’re a good fit—taking that first step can be the beginning of meaningful change.