Nancy Benner, LCSW

Nancy Benner is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Oregon with 24 years of practice. She helps people who are facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship struggles, trauma, addictions, and major life changes. Her work also attends to issues like eating concerns, anger, self-esteem, and the challenges that come with aging and geriatric issues.

Nancy takes a person-centered approach that begins by meeting people where they are. Sessions focus on listening, understanding what matters to each person, and building practical steps forward. She draws on several therapeutic approaches to tailor care to each situation rather than offering a single fixed method.

Her sessions often blend skill-building and talk therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills can help with emotional regulation and coping when feelings feel overwhelming.

Nancy also uses mindfulness practices to help people find calm and focus in day-to-day life. For relationship concerns she integrates techniques from the Gottman Method to improve communication and reduce repeated conflict patterns. Motivational Interviewing helps when people feel stuck and need support finding motivation to change.

Across 24 years she has worked with a broad range of concerns, including attachment challenges, codependency, blended family issues, and coping after disasters. Her style is steady and practical, aiming to support people through real steps and clearer choices. To begin, readers are invited to use the site process to match and schedule a first session.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person’s lead to understand what matters most. It helps people feel heard and builds a foundation for change by honoring their goals and values.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It teaches practical tools to change unhelpful thinking and develop new patterns that reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms.

DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving coping. It can be helpful when strong emotional reactions get in the way of daily life or relationships.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That plan can change as progress is made and priorities shift.

For practical matters, confirm the current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow focus on skills and check-ins from a convenient location. Different formats have different practical benefits, such as shorter phone check-ins when bandwidth is limited or video for face-to-face conversation, so check what is available when you schedule.