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Shawna M. Benson
Psychologist, PsyD, LP

Shawna M. Benson

Psychologist, PsyD, LP (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
11925 Central Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55434
Let's Connect (763) 284-3939
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Along with my team (pre-licensed doctoral candidate colleagues under my supervision), we conduct Pre-Bariatric Surgery Psychological Evaluations and Pre-Surgical Evaluations for spine stimulators and pain pumps. We also provide psychological testing and evaluation for Adults who suspect possible Autism, ADHD rule-out evaluations for individuals age 8+, Personality testing, Cognitive and Memory testing, Behavior/Mood, Trauma, and other comprehensive mental health testing evaluations (ages 8+ for testing, except for only Adults for Autism). I also help people with Pre-Adoption Psychological Evaluations prior to international adoption.
In addition to being in network for most major insurance companies and being licensed in Minnesota, I am also a PSYPACT provider. This means I can provide telehealth across state lines to participating PSYPACT states. If your state is blue on the map on the PSYPACT website map, then I can work with you over telehealth.
We can help with psychological evaluations (Adult Autism rule-out, ADHD rule-out for individuals aged 8+, pre-bariatric surgery psychological evaluation, pre-surgery evaluations for pain implants, or a pre-adoption psychological evaluation). I am an Interactive and Solution Focused psychologist here to help you efficiently and effectively meet your goals!
Take the first step to help. Call or Shawna M. Benson now - (763) 284-3939

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Soul Work Counseling

11925 Central Ave NE

Blaine, MN 55434 map

(763) 284-3939
Open to: Adult Autism Evaluations, ADHD Evals for 8 years old and up, Bariatric Surgery, Pre-Adoption, or other Psychological Evaluations.
I specialize in Testing and Evaluation, Adult Autism Evals, ADHD evals 8+, Bariatric Evals and Supervision of Professionals for LP or LPCC 
I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Email me for quick information about scheduling. If you'd like a 15 minute free consultation over the phone, provide me your phone number.
Shawna M. Benson
Let's Connect (763) 284-3939
Photo of Shawna M. Benson, Psychologist, PsyD, LP

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Soul Work Counseling

11925 Central Ave NE

Blaine, MN 55434 map

(763) 284-3939
Open to: Adult Autism Evaluations, ADHD Evals for 8 years old and up, Bariatric Surgery, Pre-Adoption, or other Psychological Evaluations.
I specialize in Testing and Evaluation, Adult Autism Evals, ADHD evals 8+, Bariatric Evals and Supervision of Professionals for LP or LPCC 
I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Email me for quick information about scheduling. If you'd like a 15 minute free consultation over the phone, provide me your phone number.
Shawna M. Benson

Finances

Payment Methods

Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Anthem BCBS
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • HealthPartners of MN and WI
  • Hennepin Health
  • Humana
  • Magellan
  • Medica
  • Medicaid
  • Medical Assistance
  • Medicare
  • Optum
  • PreferredOne
  • PrimeWest Health
  • Sanford Health Plan
  • South Country Health Alliance
  • Surest/BIND
  • TRICARE
  • TriWest
  • UCare
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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I accept in network insurance and, if you have out of network insurance, you pay up front and a Superbill will be provided for reimbursement.
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Shawna M. Benson
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
or call with questions - (763) 284-3939
"
I accept in network insurance and, if you have out of network insurance, you pay up front and a Superbill will be provided for reimbursement.
Photo of Shawna M. Benson, Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Shawna M. Benson
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
or call with questions - (763) 284-3939

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Minnesota / 4564 Shawna M. Benson
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 20 years
  • Attended Minnesota School of Professional Psychology, Graduated 2003
  • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery 2020
  • Certificate from National Register of Health Service Psychologists 56690 / 2019
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As a PSYPACT provider, I can provide telehealth across state lines to participating PSYPACT states.
Photo of Shawna M. Benson, Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Shawna M. Benson
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
or call with questions - (763) 284-3939
"
As a PSYPACT provider, I can provide telehealth across state lines to participating PSYPACT states.
Photo of Shawna M. Benson, Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Shawna M. Benson
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
or call with questions - (763) 284-3939

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Testing and Evaluation
  • Adult Autism Evals, ADHD evals 8+, Bariatric Evals
  • Supervision of Professionals for LP or LPCC

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Asperger's Syndrome
  • Autism
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Positivity
  • Chronic Illness
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obesity
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Weight Loss
  • Women's Issues
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Shawna M. Benson
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Do these issues align with your needs? or (763) 284-3939
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Shawna M. Benson
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Do these issues align with your needs? or (763) 284-3939

2 Endorsements

Hina Siddiqui, PsyD, ABPP
Hina Siddiqui, PsyD, ABPP
PsychologistPsyDABPPLP
I have known Shawna since graduate school. A skilled provider,  excellent psychologist, and a very helpful colleague. It has been an absolute pleasure to work with Shawna in every capacity. I strongly recommend her!

Client Focus

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Transgender Allied

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Feminist
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Interpersonal
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychological Testing and Evaluation
  • Relational
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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Shawna M. Benson
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (763) 284-3939
Photo of Shawna M. Benson, Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Shawna M. Benson
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (763) 284-3939

Location

Primary Location

Soul Work Counseling

11925 Central Ave NE

Blaine, MN 55434

(763) 284-3939
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Open to: Adult Autism Evaluations, ADHD Evals for 8 years old and up, Bariatric Surgery, Pre-Adoption, or other Psychological Evaluations.
Photo of Shawna M. Benson, Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Shawna M. Benson
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Take the first step to help. Call now - (763) 284-3939
"
Open to: Adult Autism Evaluations, ADHD Evals for 8 years old and up, Bariatric Surgery, Pre-Adoption, or other Psychological Evaluations.
Photo of Shawna M. Benson, Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Shawna M. Benson
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Take the first step to help. Call now - (763) 284-3939