Nancy Benner , LCSW

Nancy Benner is a licensed clinician in Oregon with 24 years of experience helping individuals and couples navigate difficult life changes and emotional challenges. As an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - she brings long-term clinical expertise combined with a compassionate, person-centered stance that prioritizes each client’s unique strengths and story.

Nancy focuses on supporting people through transitions, mental health concerns, and relationship dynamics, offering care for depression, anxiety, trauma recovery, relationship struggles, and personal growth. She begins by meeting clients where they are, listening closely to understand goals and barriers, then works collaboratively to identify practical steps toward healthier patterns and greater resilience.

Her practice emphasizes empathy, professional judgment, and tailored interventions designed to fit the individual’s needs. Nancy’s aim is to create a steady, supportive environment in which people can explore change, manage stress, and move toward the improvements they seek in their lives and relationships.

Approaches and Online Options for Therapy

Nancy draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to guide online work in ways that fit each person’s needs. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and acceptance, creating space for a person to explore values and goals while building on their existing strengths. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify and shift unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, which can be practical for managing anxiety, depression, and everyday stressors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which is useful for intense emotions and relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. As a licensed professional, Nancy will collaborate with each person to determine which combination of methods best matches their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for busy schedules and for people who prefer remote access. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit therapy into daily life, and engage in regular work on goals with a therapist who can adapt methods to an online setting.