My name is Wendy Benedict, and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Colorado. I earned my Master of Social Work degree, specializing in family theories, from Newman University in 2007. I've worked in many different settings with individuals and families who have a variety of personal issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, PTSD/trauma/abuse, addiction, family and relationship issues, and so much more. Over the past 11 years as a clinician, I have learned the most important aspect of therapy is building respect and working together as a team. I believe you are the expert of your life. I am here to help guide you through your current life struggles. I believe this is possible by building your self-awareness, learning to challenge distorted beliefs, offering an outside perspective and offering support to decrease feeling stuck.
My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I do not believe in using stigmatizing labels. My therapeutic approach combines cognitive-behavioral, DBT, motivational interviewing and solution focused counseling. We will work together to create a treatment plan to meet your specific needs. I believe it is an honor to be able to work with my clients. I understand it is difficult to trust a stranger. I believe in being non-judgmental and I am able to be open-minded when someone is allowing themselves to be vulnerable with me in therapy. It would be my privilege to be that person for you.
You are always welcome to message me through Better Help at any time. This flexibility will offer you access to work through your day to day more frequently than traditional outpatient behavioral health care. I generally will check messages at least three times each day Monday through Saturday. I will not check emails on Sundays. I offer messaging, live chat and phone sessions with limited availability in the mornings, afternoons, evenings and on Saturdays. Please note if my schedule does not fit your needs please message me and we can see if we can work out a time that works for the both of us.
It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Blended family issues, Family of origin issues, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
CO LCSW 09925394
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Always someone I can rely on and come back to when I need her. Professional and caring. 10/10 would recommend
Written on Apr 25, 2023 after therapy with Wendy for 3 years and 8 months
She helped me for the past 3 years. She was there when dealing my grief of the loss my wife and my work with those emotions and listened to my struggles it all entailed. I am deeply grateful for her support and help.
Written on Oct 21, 2022 after therapy with Wendy for 3 years and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes
Wendy is very understanding!
Written on Aug 17, 2020 after therapy with Wendy for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I was not a very trusting person and had a lot of anxiety going into therapy, but Wendy was a god send. She make me feel relaxed and comfortable. If tried going to therapy before but never had the drive to go back. With Wendy's approach I look forward to our sessions.
Written on Apr 03, 2020 after therapy with Wendy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
Wendy is a kind and compassionate therapist. She has a huge heart for helping people. She is relatable and easy to talk to. She gets what it is like to struggle and have hardships, does not judge, and listens to what I have to say. I am able to discuss my Christian faith, and she is supportive of my spirituality. I highly recommend Wendy for anyone of faith and has family issues they need to discuss.
Written on Apr 02, 2020 after therapy with Wendy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Wendy is very thoughtful and caring and has helped me with my battle with depression. I rely on her expertise and advice to help me get through my worst days. Thank you so much Wendy!
Written on Jan 20, 2020 after therapy with Wendy for 8 months on issues concerning depression, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes