Lynn Benson
She/Her/Hers
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW Specialties • Insurance & Fees • Locations
New Jersey
Accepting Online
Updated October 16, 2023
Lynn Benson
Specialties & Expertise
- Adjustment difficulties & disorders
- Anger management
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Family issues
- Relationship issues
Professional statement
Lynn has a unique and multi-faceted background with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, a master’s in social work, and is a licensed social worker who provides therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. Her professional background also includes working in early childhood education, working directly with children, and as a director and regional director. Within her social work and direct clinical experience, Lynn developed and co-facilitated Conflict Resolution Workshops and support groups.
As an entrepreneur, she created an online social and emotional learning program to support children instrengthening self-awareness, empathy, leadership, problem-solving, and conflict resolution. Lynn has worked with clients across the lifespan, including case management for older adults, and is a co-author and co-creator of books and products to help capture loved ones’ life stories and organize their vital information (medical, legal, financial, etc.) to strengthen their quality of life.
Specialties
Adjustment difficulties & disorders - Support around adapting to new and/or challenging life circumstances; skill-building for improved stress management and reduction of anxiety.
Anger management - Addressing sudden outbursts of anger or sustained resentment; developing healthy anger expression and outlets
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Family issues - Promoting communication and supporting family members to address challenges and reduce conflict and distress
Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Children (<12)
- Couples
- Families
- Teenagers (13-18)
- Young adults (18-24)
Insurance
- Aetna
- Aetna International
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- All Savers Insurance Company
- Allied Benefit Systems
- Cigna
- Golden Rule Insurance Company
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
- MVP Healthcare
- Meritain Health
- New School Student Insurance (United Healthcare Student Resources)
- Nippon Life Benefits
- Optum
- Oxford Health Plans
- Surest (formerly Bind)
- Trustmark
- UMR
- United Healthcare
- United Healthcare Shared Services
- University of California Berkeley Student Health Insurance (Wellfleet Student)
- Wellfleet
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions: $150 (60min)
- Sliding scale: $100 - $150
Location(s)
Online Sessions (New Jersey)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
- Morning (Before 10am)
- Daytime (10am - 1pm)
- Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
- Evening (After 5pm)
- Weekends
Regular Hours
- Mon 11am - 6pm
- Tue 11am - 7pm
- Wed 11am - 8pm
- Thu 10am - 8pm
- Fri 11am - 6pm
- Sat Closed
- Sun Closed
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 23 years
Resilience Lab, Therapist, 2023 - Present
California State University, Long Beach, Masters, 2000
Licensure
New Jersey: 44SL05662100
Languages
English