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Nancy Benner

LCSW

Nancy Benner , LCSW

Therapist in Oregon

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About Nancy

Nancy Benner is an LCSW based in Oregon with 24 years of clinical experience working with individuals and couples through complex life challenges. She brings a calm, person-centered sensibility to therapy, focusing on understanding each person's story and strengths while helping them navigate transitions, mental health concerns, and interpersonal difficulties.

Nancy's work covers a broad range of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma recovery, relationship struggles, grief, addictions, and coping with life changes. She combines clinical skill with practical strategies to support clients in managing symptoms and building more satisfying relationships and daily routines. As an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - she has specialized training in assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions.

Her approach begins by meeting people where they are and tailoring care to individual needs. Nancy emphasizes collaboration, helping clients define goals and take steps toward the growth and change they seek. Whether addressing trauma, rebuilding after loss, or improving communication within families and partnerships, she centers the therapeutic process on each person's values and resources.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Nancy Benner integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) techniques into her online practice. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy and respect, allowing clients to explore their values and strengths while the therapist offers nonjudgmental support - it is useful for building self-awareness and working through life transitions. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and improve daily functioning. Dialectical behavior therapy provides skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for intense emotions, relationship conflicts, and coping with stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Nancy collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques over time as progress and challenges evolve. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy remains relevant and practical.

Online sessions - including video calls, phone appointments, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for people balancing work, family, and other commitments. Licensed professionals and therapists can deliver effective care at a distance, making it easier to maintain consistency, access support from home, and fit therapy into a busy schedule.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Nancy Benner have?

Nancy Benner has 24 years of experience.

Is Nancy Benner a licensed therapist?

Yes. Nancy Benner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). License details: OR LCSW L4333.

In which languages does Nancy Benner provide therapy?

Nancy Benner provides therapy in English.

Where is Nancy Benner located?

Nancy Benner is located in Oregon.

How can I work with Nancy Benner as my therapist?

You can work with Nancy Benner through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Nancy Benner work with international clients?

Nancy Benner does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Nancy Benner cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsEating disordersAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityJealousyMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

24+ years

Licensed

Oregon

Languages

English

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