John Bensinger
LCMHC/LPC specializing in trauma, addictions, and anxiety
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About
John Bensinger, LCMHC, LPC, brings more than 40 years of professional experience to his clinical work in Pennsylvania and North Carolina. He draws on a range of therapeutic approaches to support people facing stress, anxiety, addiction challenges, trauma and abuse, anger, and mood concerns. His practice also addresses relationship and family dynamics, grief, eating and sleeping concerns, parenting and career issues, bipolar and depressive conditions, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
In addition to those core specialties, his work includes attention to abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, aging and geriatric issues, attachment and personality-related concerns, blended family transitions, body image, caregiver stress, codependency, communication and control issues, dissociation, and divorce and separation. His clinical approach is grounded in the belief that each person is the expert in their own story and carries strengths that can support change.
He recognizes that beginning therapy can require courage and affirms those who take that step. Bensinger aims to collaborate with individuals to identify goals and strategies that align with their values, drawing on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused Therapy as appropriate.
In addition to those core specialties, his work includes attention to abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, aging and geriatric issues, attachment and personality-related concerns, blended family transitions, body image, caregiver stress, codependency, communication and control issues, dissociation, and divorce and separation. His clinical approach is grounded in the belief that each person is the expert in their own story and carries strengths that can support change.
He recognizes that beginning therapy can require courage and affirms those who take that step. Bensinger aims to collaborate with individuals to identify goals and strategies that align with their values, drawing on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused Therapy as appropriate.
- Location:
- North Carolina, United States
- Years Experience:
- 40
- Gender:
- Male
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Anger management, Self esteem
Other areas of experience: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Eating and food-related issues, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, HIV / AIDS, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Somatization, Traumatic brain injury, Trichotillomania, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: NC LCMHC 11762, PA LPC PC001483
- NPI Number: 1316271141
- License: LCMHC (North Carolina), LPC (Pennsylvania)
Online therapy approach
John Bensinger uses a collaborative teletherapy framework that emphasizes respect for each person’s knowledge of their own life. He integrates Client-Centered Therapy to create a posture of listening and support, allowing the individual to guide priorities while the clinician offers reflection, validation, and practical tools. This approach can help shape goals that matter to the person in treatment.He also employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness techniques to address patterns of thought and habitual reactions. CBT is explained in straightforward terms and paired with real-world practice, while Mindfulness methods help people notice states of mind and physiology without judgment. For concerns rooted in past harm, Trauma-Focused Therapy is available to address traumatic memories and their present-day impact in a paced, collaborative way.
Sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences. Throughout teletherapy, Bensinger emphasizes working together to identify practical steps and to select approaches that fit each person’s needs and pace.
What is John Bensinger’s clinical experience?
He has over 40 years of professional work experience in clinical settings.
What credentials and licenses does he hold?
He is credentialed as LCMHC and LPC. Licenses include NC LCMHC 11762 and PA LPC PC001483.
Which languages does he use in sessions?
Sessions are conducted in English.
Where is he based?
He practices in North Carolina and is licensed in both North Carolina and Pennsylvania.
How can people work with him remotely?
Remote sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does he accept international clients?
No. He does not accept international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone get started?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to connect with him.