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Carla Bensie, LPC

Support for change, healing, and resilience
  • Stress and anxiety support
  • Addiction and recovery help
  • Trauma informed counseling

About Carla Bensie

Carla Bensie is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who provides therapy in English and is based in West Virginia. She brings 11 years of professional experience and is also licensed in Ohio. Her work supports people navigating stress and anxiety, depression, addiction-related concerns, trauma and abuse, and the challenges that can come with major life changes.

Carla focuses on creating an open, supportive space where clients can share thoughts and emotions without fear of judgment. She recognizes that reaching out for help can take real courage, especially when someone is hoping for a more fulfilling and happier life. With a steady, collaborative approach, she helps clients feel supported as they take meaningful steps forward.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

LGBTIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorder

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic Approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Carla Bensie have?

Carla Bensie has 11 years of professional experience providing therapy and support.

Is Carla Bensie a licensed therapist?

Yes. Carla Bensie is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Her West Virginia license is WV LPC 2448.

In which languages does Carla Bensie provide therapy?

Carla Bensie provides therapy in English.

Where is Carla Bensie located?

Carla Bensie is located in West Virginia.

How can I work with Carla Bensie as my therapist?

You can work with Carla Bensie through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what works best for your needs and schedule.

Does Carla Bensie work with international clients?

Yes. Carla Bensie works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Carla Bensie cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Online Therapy Grounded in Practical, Evidence-Based Tools

Carla Bensie draws from several established approaches to help clients work through concerns like stress, anxiety, depression, addiction-related challenges, trauma and abuse, and major life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thought patterns and practicing new ways of responding, which can be especially useful when worry, low mood, or self-defeating habits start to feel stuck. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and getting through difficult moments without making things worse. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is often used to help clients process distressing experiences in a structured way, supporting a different relationship to painful memories over time.

Because no single method fits everyone, finding the right approach is part of the work. Carla collaborates with clients to clarify goals, understand preferences, and choose strategies that feel practical and aligned with what they want to change.

Online therapy also offers flexibility in how support happens. Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to get help in a format that fits daily life and comfort level.

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