
James M. Benedick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EdD
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Sarasota, FL 34234
Waitlist for new clients
Let's Connect (941) 348-1235

Feeling depressed, anxious, hopeless? You're at the point that you've tried everything you can think of and nothing has worked? Are you feeling more and more stressed? Whether a long-standing mental health problem or something that has just cropped up, interfering with your important relationships and daily activities, I can help by introducing solutions and supporting you as you work your way to the life you want. A lot of times, simple changes in the way you communicate with your significant others can improve bad relationships quickly, improve your self-esteem, and get you back on the path of accomplishing your life goals.
My name is Jim Benedick. I have been helping people identify and achieve their life goals for 47 years. In the process, my clients have learned to control their thinking, reduce unnecessary stress in their lives, build the satisfying relationships that they are searching for, learn how to act on real threats, control irrational fears and reduce anxiety.
If you need someone to help you over a hump, let me know. I can be reached by phone, text, email, or through my website. I am a licensed clinical social worker with degrees in Social Work and Counseling Psychology and a proven track record.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email James M. Benedick now - (941) 348-1235
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $155
- Couple Sessions $155
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- AvMed
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Call your Insurer first.
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Coventry
- E4Health
- EmblemHealth
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
- Group Health Incorporated (GHI)
- Health Advocate
- Humana
- Magellan
- Medicare
- Meritain Health
- Military OneSource
- MultiPlan
- New Directions | Lucet
- Optum
- PsychCare
- TRICARE
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
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James M. Benedick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EdD
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Florida / SW2451 James M. Benedick
- In Practice for 48 Years
- Certificate from University of Sarasota Ed.D / 2001
- Attended Norfolk State U/University of Sarasota (Argosy), Graduated 1977
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Stress
- Relationship Issues
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Depression
- Divorce
- Dual Diagnosis
- Family Conflict
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Substance Use
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Boundary Management Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Location
Nearby Areas
Take the first step to help. Call now - (941) 348-1235

James M. Benedick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EdD