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Kelsey Benskin

Therapist
3 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, PTSD
  • Family therapy, Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

Have you found yourself carrying a lot—emotionally, mentally, sometimes without even realizing just how heavy things have gotten? Maybe you're a teen trying to manage the pressure of school, social expectations, or anxiety that won’t let up or a young adult feeling stuck in self-doubt or overwhelmed by trauma you haven’t had space to process. Or maybe you’re a mom who’s constantly giving to others and starting to feel like you’ve lost parts of yourself in the process. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to keep holding it all by yourself.

My approach to therapy

My approach is warm, compassionate, and down-to-earth. I’m also goal-focused, so while we’ll go deep when we need to, we’ll also stay connected to what matters most to you. If you're ready to start untangling some of what’s weighing you down, I’m here to walk with you through it.

What you can expect from me

Our sessions will be a space where you can be real—without pressure to perform or “have it all together.” I’m here to listen deeply, offer perspective, and support you in making meaningful, sustainable change. Whether you're here to heal from the past, better understand yourself, or just make life feel a little lighter—I’m honored to walk alongside you.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Open Minded, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    3 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of Missouri - Columbia, Masters of Science in Education at Pittsburg State University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Missouri), LISW (Licensed Independent Social Worker) (Iowa)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Devoted Health Medicare Advantage, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Humana Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, PTSD
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Eating disorders, Sleep disorder, Family issues, Anger management, Panic disorders, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Bowen Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Strength-Based, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Behavior Modification, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Trauma Focused CBT, Psychoanalytic, Behavioral, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Attachment Based Family Therapy, Psychodynamic, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Motivational Interviewing
  • Care types
    Family therapy, Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Children, Adults
  • Languages
    English
Next available: Jun 29