Emily Benson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, RPT-S, SEP
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
4 Endorsed
Edina Commons, 5666 Lincoln Drive Ste 210, Edina, MN 55436
Not accepting new clients
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The most common feedback I get from clients is that they can tell that I love what I do. They are so right! I believe it is a strength, not a deficit, to reach out to someone for help and support. Whether it's acute trauma, behavioral issues, or adjustment to difficult life circumstances, being heard and supported in a therapeutic setting can make a world of difference. My approach with clients is to meet them where they are, determine where they want to be, and to be an empathic witness for them in their healing journey.
I am a RPT-S providing Experiential Play Therapy to children 18mo-11yrs with parent education/support. I'm a SEP providing Somatic Experiencing, Somatic Touch/Table Work and Sand Tray to adolescents and adults. I am also certified in Co-Regulating Touch for developmental trauma. Therapeutic touch heals attachment ruptures and stabilizes the nervous system.
As a social and racial justice oriented practitioner I strongly believe that everyone should have access to mental health care. Our clinic is in network with most insurance plans and we accept private pay/sliding scale. I welcome any questions via email. Thank you for your interest in my services. BeginningsandBeyondMN.com & PlayTherapyMinnesota.com
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Emily Benson now - (612) 260-9710
Let's Connect (612) 260-9710
Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem | Elevance
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- HealthPartners of MN and WI
- Hennepin Health
- Humana
- Magellan
- Medica
- Medicaid
- Meritain Health
- MultiPlan
- Optum
- PreferredOne
- Select Care
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Email me or call with questions - (612) 260-9710
Emily Benson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, RPT-S, SEP
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Minnesota / 17531 Emily Benson
- In Practice for 24 Years
- Certificate from Somatic Experiencing Institute SEP / 2018
- Certificate from Association for Play Therapy- Registered Play Therapist Supervisor S2559 / 2019
- Attended University of Minnesota, Graduated 2005
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (612) 260-9710
Emily Benson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, RPT-S, SEP
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Behavioral Issues
- Emotional Disturbance
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Adoption
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Child
- Chronic Pain
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Developmental Trauma
- Divorce
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parent Coaching
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Substance Use
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (612) 260-9710
Emily Benson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, RPT-S, SEP
4 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Veterans
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Veterans
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Experiential Therapy
- Interpersonal
- Jungian
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Relational
- Sandplay
- Somatic
- Somatic Experiencing
- Strength-Based
- Theraplay
- Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (612) 260-9710
Emily Benson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, RPT-S, SEP
Location
Primary Location
Beginnings & Beyond Counseling
Edina Commons
5666 Lincoln Drive Ste 210
Edina, MN 55436
(612) 260-9710Email me
Nearby Areas
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Emily Benson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, RPT-S, SEP
Last Modified: 1 Dec 2022