Carol Benevy

I have been a social worker for over 20 years and a therapist for 8 years, with experience in healthcare, mental health, domestic violence, substance abuse, and disaster response. I received my MSW at Rutgers University in 2004.

I specialize in trauma, depression, anxiety, addiction (you or a loved one) and LGBTQ+.

I use techniques and therapies aimed at building on your strengths and helping you reach your goals including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Mindfulness, Harm Reduction and Trauma Focused Therapy.

My approach is to meet you where you're at and build on your existing strengths to help you move towards your goals. Together we will create a plan to get you from where you are to where you want to be, using evidence-based therapies and tools that fit your style. Anxiety, depression, addiction, illness and relationship issues can drain our energy and make it difficult to stay hopeful. I like to bring in humor, music, meditation, mindfulness, journaling and drawing to reawaken your positivity and hope.

I will see you as a whole person, in the context of your experiences, health, and all of your connections. I will be direct and real with you, checking in often so we stay focused on what's important to you. Together we will fill your toolbox with skills and strategies to deal with life's challenges. You will gain a new perspective, a better sense of your strengths and who you are, solid strategies to manage stress and emotions, and more clarity about your past experiences and where you want to go next.