About me

Hello and welcome! You did it! You are taking important steps to becoming the best version of yourself! My name is Kaleesha Bent and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I have provided therapeutic services for the past 12 years. I have worked with clients with an array of concerns to include depression, anxiety, family conflict, parenting issues, trauma/abuse, ADHD, relationship issues, peer issues, and self-image/self-esteem issues. I have also supported teenagers who have difficulties identifying healthy coping strategies to manage external and internal stressors.

While addressing mental health needs is becoming more and more embraced in our communities, it still carries a pervasive stereotype. It takes great courage to engage in therapy, and that is to be celebrated! Working with individuals, youth, and families are my passion, as it allows me the humbling opportunity to shine a light on a better and more effective way of living and engaging with those closest to them, and managing life stressors. The way in which I accomplish this best is by engulfing a warm, interactive, and non-judgmental approach. My therapeutic approach combines cognitive-behavioral, person-centered, emotion-focused, family systems, existential, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, narrative, solution-focused, and trauma-focused. As your therapist, I will align myself with your goals and tailor your treatment to support that.

I look forward to working with you as you take this conscious step to becoming the best version of yourself. I'll see you on the other side!

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Relationships
  • Family conflicts
  • Self esteem, Motivation
  • Depression
Also experienced in:
Addictions , Trauma and abuse , Grief , Parenting issues , Anger management , Bipolar disorder , ADHD , Abandonment , Blended family issues , Body image , Codependency , Communication problems , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems

Years of Experience: 12

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

FL LMFT MT3477

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Kaleesha Bent. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Oct 14, 2021 after therapy with Kaleesha for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

She very understanding with both sides and makes great sense on a lot of things that opens my eyes

Written on Sep 18, 2021 after therapy with Kaleesha for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and bipolar disorder

Kaleesha has been a great comfort to me with her listening and guidance. In addition to being a great therapist, she must be a wonderful and caring person. Highly recommend her.

Written on Aug 14, 2021 after therapy with Kaleesha for 5 months

Ms Bent was very patient, respectful and understanding with my family. She took time to explain things and listen and respond accordingly. I appreciate her for taking time and going the extra mile with helping my child sort through her thoughts.

Written on Aug 07, 2021 after therapy with Kaleesha for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, and adhd

I have already referred my friends and family to teen counseling and gave them Kaleesha’s name. She is engaged and understanding.

Written on Jul 24, 2021 after therapy with Kaleesha for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and career difficulties

Ms.Bent is a great listener and support person. She is always professional and consistent in checking on me.

Written on May 15, 2021 after therapy with Kaleesha for 2 weeks

I don’t even know where to begin! Ms. Bent is down right amazing I started working with her a little over a year ago and we immediately clicked. I have been literally fired from every other therapist I have ever had starting at the age of 5. Now I’m 15 and I have been able to learn and teach coping skills as well as share my experiences of mental health issues because of the confidence and strength I’ve learned through Ms. Bent. I will forever be thankful for all the greatness, kindness, and most of all the fact that she doesn’t take anyone’s crap much like me!! Love you Ms. Bent!! ♥️♥️

Written on Mar 08, 2021 after therapy with Kaleesha for 2 weeks

Kaleesha is wonderful. Very thankful for her!

Written on Mar 06, 2021 after therapy with Kaleesha for 2 weeks

We only had one call meeting , but my son was feeling ok and said he could work with her and try more sessions . She is friendly and seems to like what she is doing .

Written on Mar 04, 2021 after therapy with Kaleesha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes

She is a great listener.

Written on Mar 03, 2021 after therapy with Kaleesha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem

Kaleesha has been so wonderful!

Written on Mar 03, 2021 after therapy with Kaleesha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Kaleesha takes the time to unscramble what is going on in my head and help me move forward.

She is great for many different types of counseling and I cannot recommend her enough! Get you a Kaleesha!

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