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Christine Benson
LMSW, CTP
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 High Street, Monticello, NY 12701
Let's Connect (845) 791-8800
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Feeling anxious or depressed? Having a difficult time with overcoming obstacles in your life? I am passionate about helping you find a solution to live life and experience the happiness in all you are. I am committed to walk your journey with you and will provide a safe and nurturing experience for you step by step. Together, I will work with you towards a more joyful and meaningful purpose. My areas of specialty are anxiety, depression, and trauma. I have over 18 years of experience as a therapist with successful outcomes with adults, families, couples, and children.
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In addition to traditional therapies, I use a variety of treatment methods utilizing the expressive arts, including somatic movement therapy, which provides insights into the mind-body-spirit experience. I take a compassionate and holistic approach to working through past traumas and building coping skills to find more peace in life.
I am passionate about helping you find a solution to live life and expereince your greatest sense of happiness. I'll commit myself to walk with you on this journey, towards a more joyful and meaningful purpose. Thank you for visiting my bio.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Christine Benson now - (845) 791-8800
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $80
- Couple Sessions $80
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Cash, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- 1199SEIU
- Aetna
- Anthem | Elevance
- Beacon Health Options | Carelon
- BHS | Behavioral Health Systems
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- BlueShield of Northeastern New York
- CDPHP
- Cigna and Evernorth
- ComPsych
- EmblemHealth
- Empire BlueCross BlueShield
- Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
- GEHA
- GHI
- Health Net
- Highmark BCBS of Western New York
- HIP | Health Plan of New York
- Humana
- Independent Health
- Magellan
- MagnaCare
- Medicare
- MetroPlus Health Plan
- MHN | Health Net
- MultiPlan
- MVP Health Care
- NYSHIP | NY State Empire Plan
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- PHCS Network
- TRICARE
- UMR
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Univera
- Wellfleet
- Wellpoint | Amerigroup
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Christine Benson
LMSW, CTP
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 075290 Christine Benson
- In Practice for 19 Years
- Certificate from Evergreen Certifications Certified Trauma Professional / 2021
- Attended Fordham University, MSW, Graduated 2005
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Stress
- Anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Adoption
- Bipolar Disorder
- Cancer
- Career Counseling
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Post Abortion
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Sports Performance
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Single Mother
Religion
Christian
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Single Mother
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Certified Trauma Professional
- Christian Counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Expressive Arts
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Additional Location
2 High Street
Monticello, NY 12701
(845) 791-8800Nearby Areas
Take the first step to help. Call now - (845) 791-8800
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Christine Benson
LMSW, CTP