Nancy Benner, LCSW

Licensed in Oregon · 24 years in practice

Nancy Benner is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Oregon with 24 years of experience.

License and registration

LCSW, Oregon: L4333 · expires July 2027
NPI: 1154566222 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 24
Languages: English

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About Nancy

Nancy Benner is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Oregon with 24 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, and trauma. She also supports those facing relationship struggles, eating concerns, anger, self-esteem problems, and major life changes.

Her style is straightforward and person-centered. She listens first and adapts to each person's needs. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use between meetings.

Nancy uses a mix of approaches to fit the situation.

Background and approach

She may draw on cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking. She also uses client-centered methods to build trust and encourage honest conversation. When relationships are a concern, she can use Gottman Method ideas to help people improve communication and reduce repeating arguments.

For emotion regulation and crisis management, she incorporates skills from dialectical behavior therapy. Nancy works with a wide range of concerns beyond the main areas listed. That includes issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, codependency, aging and geriatric matters, autism and Asperger syndrome, and coping after disasters.

She tailors the plan to each person’s goals and pace.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Nancy lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Depression
Addictions
Family conflicts
Eating disorders
Anger management
Self esteem
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Infidelity
Jealousy
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Traumatic brain injury
Women's issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Nancy names

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Online support

How specific approaches translate to online care

Nancy uses a few clear methods that translate well to remote work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It often includes simple exercises to practice between sessions and can help with anxiety, depression, and stress.

Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and building a trusting relationship. The therapist follows the person's pace and priorities, helping people talk through what matters most to them. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, adds practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Nancy will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then recommend methods to try. She adjusts the plan over time based on what works and what the person prefers.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for a face-to-face feel and fuller conversation. Phone sessions are good when bandwidth is limited or a voice check-in is preferred. Live chat and text messaging work for brief updates, skill practice, or when typing helps someone organize thoughts. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or caregiving schedules while keeping care consistent.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does Nancy help with?

She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, relationship difficulties, eating issues, anger, self-esteem, bipolar concerns, and life transitions.

What is her general therapy style?

Nancy uses a person-centered, down-to-earth approach that begins with listening. She focuses on clear, practical steps people can try between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 24 years of experience working as a therapist in Oregon.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in Oregon.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

In what formats are sessions offered?

Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Nancy?

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