Nancy Benner

Compassionate, practical therapy for life changes

LCSW Oregon

Experience: 24 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Nancy

Nancy Benner is an LCSW practicing in Oregon with 24 years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship challenges, addictions, and other complex concerns.

Background and approach

She draws on a person-focused stance that emphasizes meeting clients where they are and building on their strengths to support coping with life changes and emotional pain. Her work combines practical, evidence-informed strategies with an empathic, collaborative style.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques are used alongside client-centered and mindfulness approaches to address symptoms, communication patterns, and coping skills. She also integrates relationship-focused tools informed by the Gottman Method when couples work on connection and conflict.

Clients can expect a steady, respectful presence that prioritizes clear goals and measurable steps while honoring each person's story. Nancy frames therapy as a shared process aimed at helping people manage current difficulties, strengthen resilience, and move toward the changes they want in their lives.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Much of Nancy's online work uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical skills for reducing anxiety, improving mood, and managing stress. Client-Centered Therapy is another central influence and emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental stance that helps people explore their experiences and strengthen self-directed growth. Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques may be incorporated to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness when intense emotions or relationship patterns are a concern.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Nancy works with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and current needs, and then tailors methods so clients feel involved in deciding what will be most useful for them.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes scheduling more flexible for different lifestyles. These formats allow people to access consistent support from licensed professionals without the need to travel, making it easier to maintain momentum between sessions and fit therapy into a busy life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Nancy address?

She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship difficulties, addictions, eating concerns, anger, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is person-centered and collaborative, blending empathy with structured strategies so clients can set goals and build practical skills.

What is her professional background and experience?

She holds an LCSW and brings 24 years of clinical experience supporting individuals and couples through complex mental health and interpersonal issues.

Where is she licensed and based?

Nancy is licensed in Oregon with the credential listed as OR LCSW L4333 and provides services from that state.

What languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats does she offer?

Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different communication preferences.

How are costs and subscriptions handled?

Fees vary with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are needed to begin work with her?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Grief Depression

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 OCD Panic 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