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Susan Benjaminsen

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT (she, her)

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10 Market St, Ste 205, Scarborough, ME 04074
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10 Market St Ste 205 Scarborough, ME 04074

Managed by LifeStance Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
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Susan Benjaminsen, LMFT, helps adults across Maine navigate life’s challenges with clarity, compassion, and a focus on deep emotional healing. At LifeStance Health, she supports individuals in building resilience and creating meaningful change, especially during periods of transition, emotional overwhelm, or trauma recovery. Whether someone is experiencing anxiety, depression, or the lasting effects of PTSD, Susan provides a steady and attuned therapeutic presence grounded in decades of clinical experience.
Susan offers therapy for adults and seniors, drawing from evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Her integrative style is also informed by mindfulness practices that help clients reconnect with their inner strength and cultivate lasting self-awareness. Susan’s work is particularly well-suited for first responders, veterans, and those seeking support around women’s issues.
Take the first step to help. Call or Susan Benjaminsen now - (207) 804-5997

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

LifeStance Health

10 Market St

Ste 205

Scarborough, ME 04074 map

(207) 804-5997
My website
Call or book online to schedule a New Patient Appointment with a LifeStance Health provider.
I specialize in Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder and Depression 
I accept insurance 
LifeStance Health offers high-quality, evidence-based mental healthcare.
Susan Benjaminsen
Let's Connect (207) 804-5997
Photo of Susan Benjaminsen, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Managed by LifeStance Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

LifeStance Health

10 Market St

Ste 205

Scarborough, ME 04074 map

(207) 804-5997
My website
Call or book online to schedule a New Patient Appointment with a LifeStance Health provider.
I specialize in Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder and Depression 
I accept insurance 
LifeStance Health offers high-quality, evidence-based mental healthcare.
Susan Benjaminsen

Finances

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem (Elevance)
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Community Health Options (CHO)
  • Martin's Point
  • Medicare
  • MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
  • Northwell Direct
  • Optum
  • Partners Direct Health
  • Provider Network of America (P
  • Quest
  • Sana Benefits
  • TRICARE
  • UMR
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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We accept most major commercial insurance plans. If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us to see how we could help.
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Susan Benjaminsen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
or call with questions - (207) 804-5997
"
We accept most major commercial insurance plans. If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us to see how we could help.
Photo of Susan Benjaminsen, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Susan Benjaminsen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
or call with questions - (207) 804-5997

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Maine / MF5179 Susan Benjaminsen
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended Antioch University - Los Angeles, MA, Graduated 1993
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from Northeastern University BA / 1987
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Susan Benjaminsen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (207) 804-5997
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Susan Benjaminsen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (207) 804-5997

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Depression

Expertise

  • Life Transitions
  • Trauma and PTSD
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Susan Benjaminsen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? or (207) 804-5997
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Susan Benjaminsen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? or (207) 804-5997

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

I also speak

English

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

I also speak

English

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Couples/Marital Counseling
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
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Susan Benjaminsen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (207) 804-5997
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Susan Benjaminsen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (207) 804-5997

Location

Primary Location

LifeStance Health

10 Market St

Ste 205

Scarborough, ME 04074

(207) 804-5997
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Call or book online to schedule a New Patient Appointment with a LifeStance Health provider.
Photo of Susan Benjaminsen, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Susan Benjaminsen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Take the first step to help. Call now - (207) 804-5997
"
Call or book online to schedule a New Patient Appointment with a LifeStance Health provider.
Photo of Susan Benjaminsen, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Susan Benjaminsen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Take the first step to help. Call now - (207) 804-5997