Kelsey Benskin, MSEd, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Online only
Free initial consultation
About me
I have been in the mental health profession for the past 3 years and have fostered a love for coming alongside individuals to help them forge a path forward. I am currently a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have training in several different modalities. I work with clients who may be struggling with anxiety, depression or trauma related to their life experience. During our initial sessions, we will delve deeply into the issues at hand, and collaborate to create a plan for addressing them in a way that helps you get your life back. For the client's willing to put in the work, together we will move you forward on a path to healing.
Have you found yourself carrying a lot—emotionally, mentally, sometimes without even realizing just how heavy things have gotten? Maybe you're a teen trying to manage the pressure of school, social expectations, or anxiety that won’t let up or a young adult feeling stuck in self-doubt or overwhelmed by trauma you haven’t had space to process. Or maybe you’re a mom who’s constantly giving to others and starting to feel like you’ve lost parts of yourself in the process. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to keep holding it all by yourself.
My approach is warm, compassionate, and down-to-earth. I’m also goal-focused, so while we’ll go deep when we need to, we’ll also stay connected to what matters most to you. If you're ready to start untangling some of what’s weighing you down, I’m here to walk with you through it.
Our sessions will be a space where you can be real—without pressure to perform or “have it all together.” I’m here to listen deeply, offer perspective, and support you in making meaningful, sustainable change. Whether you're here to heal from the past, better understand yourself, or just make life feel a little lighter—I’m honored to walk alongside you.
License
License(s)
Board certification
Professional associations
Education
University of Missouri Columbia
Pittsburg State University
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$100 - $Accepted payment methods
- Check
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Venmo
- Credit Card
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
Accepted insurance plans
- United Healthcare
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Services
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Humana
- Cigna
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Quest
- Ascension (SmartHealth)
Specialties and clinical interests
- ADHD
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Betrayal Trauma
- Body Image
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Depression
- Domestic Abuse/Violence
- Eating Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Fertility, Pregnancy & Postpartum
- Grief & Loss
- Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs)
- Internet/Social Media Addiction
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Oppositional/Defiant Behavior
- Parenting & Parent-Child Relationships
- Pet Loss
- Phobias & Fears
- Relationships
- School Performance
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Injury
- Sex and/or Pornography Addiction
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep Disorders
- Stress/Stress Management
- Suicidality
- Suicide Loss
- Trauma & PTSD
- Violence
- Women's Issues
Therapy types
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Art Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community specialties
- Trauma Survivors
- Adolescents
Faith-based specialties
- Christianity
Licensed to see clients in
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Kids & Tweens (5-12)
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Individuals
- Parents & Caregivers
Languages
- English
Website and social media