Chai Benson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
6 Endorsed
5199 E. Pacific Coast Hwy, Suite 308, Long Beach, CA 90804
Let's Connect (562) 600-9083
You're now taking one big step towards lifelong change! Chances are, your search so far has been a long one with a lot of bumps along the way. The world is a pretty bumpy place right now, so it makes sense that you've stayed determined in your search. My clients struggle with: anxiety, depression, trauma, managing adult ADHD/ASD symptoms, communication and feeling "othered", loss, codependence, and alcoholism. As we work together, you might also find conflict resolution and improving relationship patterns to aid you on your path. NOTE: If you are a Kaiser patient, I am building a waitlist for September.
As an individual therapist, I'm goal driven and solution-focused while also incorporating EMDR, CBT and mindfulness practices when appropriate. As a relationship counselor, I'm queer and consensual non-monogamy experienced/trained. I may add reflective and non-violent communication skills and emotions focused therapy to our relationship work.
Each session begins with what's been going well/what is working. Each session ends with a practice you can incorporate to meet the goals we co-create. I work virtually (video/phone) or in person in Long Beach, CA. I offer a free 20 minute phone consultation to confirm goodness of fit. When you email me, let me know your schedule/best time to consult!
Call or Email Chai Benson now for a free 15 minute consultation - (562) 600-9083
Let's Connect (562) 600-9083
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Couple Sessions $115
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, VisaInsurance
- Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
Chai Benson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (562) 600-9083
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 105620 Chai Benson
- In Practice for 15 years
- Attended Purdue University, Masters of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy, Graduated 2006
- Licensed by State of California / 105620
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Chai Benson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (562) 600-9083
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anger Management
- Relationship Issues
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Codependency
- Consensual Non-Monogamy, Polyamory, Jealousy
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Peer Relationships
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Transgender
- Women's Issues
Chai Benson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (562) 600-9083
6 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Religion
Buddhist
Age
Adults
Participants
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Religion
Buddhist
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- EMDR
- Family / Marital
- Feminist
- Narrative
- Non-Violent Communication
- Reflective Communication Couples Counseling
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
Chai Benson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (562) 600-9083