David Benson, MSW, LCSW

Mr. David Benson, LCSW is a Trauma/PTSD specialist. He is skilled in EMDR and Hypnosis Therapy. He works with military veterans as well as civilian patients. He offers counseling for a variety of issues including PTSD, trauma, stress, anxiety, depression and grief. He offers individual, couples, and conjoint counseling. He offers trauma and recovery treatment adults, and for children, beginning at age 11.  

Mr. Benson was an enlisted service member of the Air Force, and earned the rank of E7. He  was then commissioned as an officer and retired after 23 years of service. He is a combat  Veteran and served in the Persian Gulf War.  

After he retired from military service, he completed a Master’s of Social Work degree. He  has over 25 years of experience providing counseling services, primarily in public service,  but also in private practice. He has training and experience in utilizing techniques that are  effective in trauma recovery, such as Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing  (EMDR), and Hypnosis, as well as more traditional therapy approaches.  

Trauma can impact people of all ages and walks of life. While Veterans and active duty  Servicemembers often are exposed to trauma, children and civilians experience trauma as  well. Over the years, Mr. Benson has helped hundreds of individuals recover from traumas  experienced from early childhood to adulthood.

Master’s Degree in Social Work 

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