LCMHC, LPC
John Bensinger, LCMHC, LPC
- Experience40 years
- LocationNorth Carolina
- Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
- Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About John
John Bensinger brings a client-centered approach to therapy, emphasizing respect for each person's perspective and strengths.
Background and approach
With 40 years of professional experience and licensure as an LCMHC and LPC, he focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, anger, mood disorders, relationship and family concerns, grief, and ADHD among other challenges. His practice highlights practical coping strategies and collaborative problem solving tailored to individual needs.
Licensed in North Carolina (NC LCMHC 11762) and Pennsylvania (PA LPC PC001483), John draws on cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and trauma-focused methods to support change and resilience. He describes therapy as a partnership that builds on the client's knowledge of their own life while introducing skills to manage symptoms, improve communication, and restore balance.
John encourages those taking the step toward therapy and offers a steady, experienced presence for people ready to work on meaningful change.
Applying therapeutic approaches to online care
Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration, placing the person's perspective at the center of the work and helping build on existing strengths to address issues like stress, relationship concerns, and self-esteem. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it is practical and skills-based, often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with ADHD-related challenges. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and acceptance skills that can reduce reactivity and support emotion regulation across many conditions.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works together with each person to identify which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative process may blend elements from different approaches over time to meet changing needs and priorities.
Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for scheduling and continuity of care. These options allow people to engage in therapy from home or other convenient locations, maintain momentum between sessions, and select the communication style that feels most manageable for them.
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Experience
40+ years
Licensed
North Carolina, Pennsylvania
Languages
English
What John can help with
John Bensinger works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger management, and self esteem.
John works with clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, and anger management.
How John approaches therapy
John's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
Experience and training
John is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor practicing in North Carolina, with 40 years of clinical experience.