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Nancy Benner

Nancy Benner, LCSW

Therapist in Oregon

Compassionate LCSW helping people move forward

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  • Practical coping skills
  • Collaborative approach
  • Focus on relationships

About Nancy

Nancy Benner is an Oregon-based licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 24 years of experience supporting people through depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and relationship struggles. She focuses on practical help for everyday problems and life transitions. Her style is warm and direct, aiming to make sessions feel understandable and useful from the first meeting.

Her work begins by meeting people where they are and listening to what matters most. Nancy draws on client-centered methods to build a respectful, nonjudgmental space. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and DBT skills for managing strong emotions.

Sessions focus on clear goals that fit each person’s life. Nancy helps people develop coping skills, improve communication, and make steady steps through change. She also integrates mindfulness practices to reduce stress and increase moment-to-moment awareness.

With many years in practice, Nancy has worked with a wide range of concerns from addictions and eating issues to bipolar and anger. Her additional focus areas include attachment and relationship patterns, codependency, and challenges tied to aging and blended families.

People can expect a collaborative tone in sessions. Nancy aims to balance practical strategies with attention to personal history and values. She guides clients toward small, actionable changes that add up over time.

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How chosen approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and tailoring sessions to each person. In practice this means the therapist spends time understanding the client’s goals and builds the session around what the person says matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used for depression, anxiety, and coping with life changes and includes homework like small behavior experiments or thought records.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, goals, and preferences and adapt methods over time. Many people mix client-centered listening with CBT tools and mindfulness exercises until they find what works best.

If you are considering online work, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, help with scheduling around work or caregiving, and remove travel time. Different formats also let people choose shorter check-ins or longer sessions depending on what they need. Licensed professionals can help decide which approach and practical setup will fit a person’s routine and goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Nancy address in therapy?

She works with depression, anxiety, stress, grief, trauma and relationship challenges, along with addictions and eating issues.

What is her general approach in sessions?

Her style is client-centered and collaborative, using clear goals and practical skills to help people manage emotions and make changes.

How much experience does Nancy have?

She has 24 years of clinical experience as a licensed therapist working with a wide range of mental health concerns.

Where is she licensed and based?

Nancy is a licensed clinical social worker with an LCSW credential and practices in Oregon.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How are session costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Nancy?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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