Nancy Benner , LCSW

Nancy Benner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Oregon with 24 years of clinical experience. She supports individuals and couples through complex life transitions, mental health concerns, and changing interpersonal dynamics, combining clinical expertise with a compassionate, steady presence.

Nancy specializes in a broad range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma recovery, relationship difficulties, grief, addictions, and eating issues. Her practice is rooted in a person-centered philosophy that begins by meeting each person where they are, identifying strengths, and collaborating on realistic goals for growth and change.

She draws on established methods such as Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), the Gottman Method, and Mindfulness Therapy to tailor care to each individual or couple. Her aim is to help clients navigate challenges at their own pace while building practical skills for coping and improved well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Nancy integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to address a variety of concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and building on a person’s strengths to foster growth and self-direction - it is especially useful for navigating life transitions and relationship issues. CBT focuses on identifying and reshaping unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and to improve daily functioning. DBT offers concrete skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness, which can be particularly helpful for intense emotions, relationship conflicts, and coping with trauma.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Nancy collaborates with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then adapts techniques to fit the individual’s situation so therapy feels practical and relevant.

Online therapy allows sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and the ability to work with a therapist from home or elsewhere. These options can make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into a busy life, and access support during transitions and stressful periods.