Our Story
Benessere Counseling LLC was founded in order to address the growing need for accessible mental health counseling.
At our practice, we are dedicated to understanding the full spectrum of an individual’s sense of self. Everyone experiences pain differently and has walked many paths in life. Therefore, we work collaboratively to develop personalized plans that support and guide our clients toward achieving true wellness.
Our commitment is to foster personal growth, build inner strength and resilience, and equip individuals with lifelong skills to navigate life’s challenges with confidence and clarity.
Meet the Team
Erin O’Riley, MSW LISW-S
Owner, CEO, Therapist
Erin is a Licensed Independent Social Worker and Supervisor. She has been working in the mental health profession for over 12 years working in inpatient, community, and private practice settings.
Erin graduated from OSU with her Bachelor’s degree majoring in psychology and a Masters of Social work focused on Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
Erin’s approach to counseling utilizes a hybrid of skills and techniques that are tailored to each client’s needs. She believes that counseling works best when the process is collaborative between practitioner and client. She has experience working with a wide range of concerns and populations she serves such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, neurodivergency, life transitions, and self esteem with children, teens, and adults.
Erin utilized evidence based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-based therapy, Art Therapy and Play therapy as well as techniques from other modalities as well.