
Tara L. Benincasa
Counselor, LMHC, NCC
Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
3761 Carman Road, Schenectady, NY 12303
Not accepting new clients
Let's Connect (518) 203-2762

Not accepting new clients
Are you hoping to heal from a trauma and/or achieve interpersonal success? I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and National Certified Counselor who specializes in working with clients who have experienced trauma. However, I also have worked with clients on life changes, family and marriage counseling, teen and/or parenting issues, and mood disorders (including anxiety and depression). Respect and compassion are essential components of my therapeutic approach. I will help you move from your difficult past and/or present and help you create a healthy and happy future.
I utilize a variety of approaches including EMDR and Brainspotting as treatment techniques for trauma. I have completed the 20hr foundational training in Trauma Sensitive Yoga with the Center for Trauma and Embodiment @JRI. I am also a clinician for the Headstrong Project, providing mental health services to post-9/11 war veterans (getheadstrong.org).
As a practitioner with 15+ years of experience, I am able to offer mental health treatment on a personal level. My specialties are not limited to age, race, color or religious beliefs. I offer clinical supervision to those with licensure and limited permit. I am able to provide consultation for EMDR as a Consultant-in-Training.
Call or Email
Tara L. Benincasa
now for a free 15 minute consultation - (518) 203-2762
Let's Connect (518) 203-2762

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $125
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- CDPHP
- Empire BlueCross BlueShield
- MVP Health Care
- Out of Network
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (518) 203-2762

Tara L. Benincasa
Counselor,
LMHC,
NCC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 004262
- In Practice for 17 Years
- Certificate from EMDR International Association 2018
- Certificate from National Board of Certified Counselors NCC / 2014
- Attended The College of Saint Rose, Graduated 2005
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Sexual Abuse
- Trauma and PTSD
- Teen Violence
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Women's Issues
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Preteen
,
Teen
,
Adults
,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
,
Couples
,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied
,
Gay Allied
,
Lesbian Allied
,
Non-Binary Allied
,
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
,
Racial Justice Allied
,
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
,
Single Mother
,
Transgender Allied
,
Veterans
Age
Preteen
,
Teen
,
Adults
,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
,
Couples
,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied
,
Gay Allied
,
Lesbian Allied
,
Non-Binary Allied
,
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
,
Racial Justice Allied
,
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
,
Single Mother
,
Transgender Allied
,
Veterans
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Brainspotting
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- EMDR
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Forensic Psychology
- Gestalt
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Intervention
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
- Person-Centered
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (518) 203-2762

Tara L. Benincasa
Counselor,
LMHC,
NCC
Last Modified: 22 Nov 2023