Syd Benedick
Introduction
My hope is that people of all identities and walks of life can feel safe with me. I offer unconditional support no matter who you are, what you’ve done, or what you’ve been through. My clinical experience includes treating adults with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Other areas of focus include grief, anxiety, depression, and trauma. It is my passion to support people experiencing shame and guilt, as these feelings can be too much to handle alone. I hope to be a listening ear when it’s needed most. Within my adaptive person-centered framework, I incorporate therapeutic techniques from other counseling theories. I choose counseling techniques based on the research surrounding the condition at hand. Most frequently, I use components of Compassion Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. The most important takeaway is that my personal counseling style fosters self-compassion, acceptance, and hope. I hope to offer these things to you until you can find them in yourself.
Highlights
- In-person & telehealth appointments
- Accepts online payments and insurance
Licenses
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Resident in Counseling # 0704015875 (VA)
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CSAC Supervisee # 0709025036 (VA)
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
Population focus
Appointment types
- Individuals
- Couples
- Families
Communities
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HIV/AIDS
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LGBTQIA+
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Recovery
Age groups
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Teenagers (12-18)
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Young Adults (18-24)
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Adults (24+)
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Elders (65+)
Pay with insurance
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Aetna
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Cigna
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Anthem Healthkeepers Plus
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Medicaid
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Molina Complete Care
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Optima
Pay out-of-pocket
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Self-Pay $80