Nancy Benner, LCSW
Oregon LCSW specializing in trauma and relationships
- Trauma and abuse
- Relationship support
- Stress and anxiety
About Nancy Benner
Nancy Benner is an Oregon-based licensed clinician with 24 years of experience helping individuals and couples navigate complex life challenges. As an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, she blends clinical expertise with a compassionate, person-centered stance to support people through transitions, mental health concerns, and relationship difficulties.
Nancy focuses on a broad range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, grief, addictions, and interpersonal problems. Her work emphasizes understanding each person's unique history, strengths, and goals, beginning by meeting clients where they are and building from there. This approach helps clients explore patterns, develop coping skills, and pursue meaningful change at a pace that feels right for them.
In sessions Nancy integrates evidence-informed techniques while maintaining an empathetic, collaborative relationship. She supports clients coping with life changes, family and relationship struggles, and long-standing emotional challenges, aiming to create a safe space for growth and practical problem solving. Her clinical background and years of practice guide tailored care that attends to both emotional healing and daily functioning.
Nancy focuses on a broad range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, grief, addictions, and interpersonal problems. Her work emphasizes understanding each person's unique history, strengths, and goals, beginning by meeting clients where they are and building from there. This approach helps clients explore patterns, develop coping skills, and pursue meaningful change at a pace that feels right for them.
In sessions Nancy integrates evidence-informed techniques while maintaining an empathetic, collaborative relationship. She supports clients coping with life changes, family and relationship struggles, and long-standing emotional challenges, aiming to create a safe space for growth and practical problem solving. Her clinical background and years of practice guide tailored care that attends to both emotional healing and daily functioning.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 OCDPanic 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 Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Nancy Benner have?
Nancy Benner has 24 years of experience.
Is Nancy Benner a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: OR LCSW L4333.
In which languages does Nancy Benner provide therapy?
English
Where is Nancy Benner located?
Oregon
How can I work with Nancy Benner as my therapist?
You can work with Nancy Benner through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Nancy Benner work with international clients?
Nancy Benner does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Nancy Benner cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Nancy draws on client-centered therapy to place the person's experience at the heart of the work, creating a respectful, nonjudgmental environment where goals and strengths guide the process. This approach is especially helpful for people facing life transitions, relationship concerns, and those who benefit from a collaborative, empathetic stance.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing practical strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical behavior therapy is another tool in her practice, providing skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal effectiveness for those struggling with intense emotions or relationship difficulties.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and is made together with the therapist based on the client's needs, goals, and personal preferences. Nancy works collaboratively to tailor techniques and priorities so therapy fits the individual.
Online sessions via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for people balancing work, family, or mobility challenges. These options make it easier to access consistent care, accommodate scheduling needs, and maintain continuity of support without sacrificing the collaborative clinician-client relationship.