About me

My name is Wendy Benedict, and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Colorado. I earned my Master of Social Work degree, specializing in family theories, from Newman University in 2007. I've worked in many different settings with individuals and families who have a variety of personal issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, PTSD/trauma/abuse, addiction, family and relationship issues, and so much more. Over the past 11 years as a clinician, I have learned the most important aspect of therapy is building respect and working together as a team. I believe you are the expert of your life. I am here to help guide you through your current life struggles. I believe this is possible by building your self-awareness, learning to challenge distorted beliefs, offering an outside perspective and offering support to decrease feeling stuck.
My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I do not believe in using stigmatizing labels. My therapeutic approach combines cognitive-behavioral, DBT, motivational interviewing and solution focused counseling. We will work together to create a treatment plan to meet your specific needs. I believe it is an honor to be able to work with my clients. I understand it is difficult to trust a stranger. I believe in being non-judgmental and I am able to be open-minded when someone is allowing themselves to be vulnerable with me in therapy. It would be my privilege to be that person for you.
You are always welcome to message me through Better Help at any time. This flexibility will offer you access to work through your day to day more frequently than traditional outpatient behavioral health care. I generally will check messages at least three times each day Monday through Saturday. I will not check emails on Sundays. I offer messaging, live chat phone, and video sessions with limited availability in the mornings, afternoons, evenings and on Saturdays. Please note if my schedule does not fit your needs please message me and we can see if we can work out a time that works for the both of us.
It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Family conflicts
  • Trauma, Abuse
  • Grief
  • Depression
Also experienced in:
Addictions , Relationship issues , Intimacy-related issues , Parenting issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Compassion fatigue , ADHD , Adoption and Foster Care , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 16

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

CO LCSW 09925394

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Wendy Benedict. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Apr 25, 2023 after therapy with Wendy for 3 years and 8 months

Always someone I can rely on and come back to when I need her. Professional and caring. 10/10 would recommend

Written on Oct 21, 2022 after therapy with Wendy for 3 years and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes

She helped me for the past 3 years. She was there when dealing my grief of the loss my wife and my work with those emotions and listened to my struggles it all entailed. I am deeply grateful for her support and help.

Written on May 27, 2021 after therapy with Wendy for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

Love working with Wendy. She’s really helping me to heal past trauma and move forward in my life.

Written on Aug 17, 2020 after therapy with Wendy for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Wendy is very understanding!

Written on Jun 15, 2020 after therapy with Wendy for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Wendy has been fantastic to work with. She understands how to balance well-timed comments with allowing us to just think out loud.

Written on Apr 03, 2020 after therapy with Wendy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and anger management

I was not a very trusting person and had a lot of anxiety going into therapy, but Wendy was a god send. She make me feel relaxed and comfortable. If tried going to therapy before but never had the drive to go back. With Wendy's approach I look forward to our sessions.

Written on Apr 02, 2020 after therapy with Wendy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Wendy is a kind and compassionate therapist. She has a huge heart for helping people. She is relatable and easy to talk to. She gets what it is like to struggle and have hardships, does not judge, and listens to what I have to say. I am able to discuss my Christian faith, and she is supportive of my spirituality. I highly recommend Wendy for anyone of faith and has family issues they need to discuss.

Written on Jan 20, 2020 after therapy with Wendy for 8 months on issues concerning depression, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Wendy is very thoughtful and caring and has helped me with my battle with depression. I rely on her expertise and advice to help me get through my worst days. Thank you so much Wendy!

Written on Jan 14, 2020 after therapy with Wendy for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

I really like my counselor Wendy! She always takes the time to listen to me!

Written on Nov 29, 2019 after therapy with Wendy for 2 weeks

Wendy is very responsive and very insightful. She has been a tremendous help in a very difficult time.

Written on Nov 04, 2019 after therapy with Wendy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue

Wendy is a very lovely person and professional as well. She is trying her best to understand my problems and it helps to know I have someone to talk to.

Written on Oct 22, 2019 after therapy with Wendy for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Wendy has been super attentive to my concerns and has been helpful with a lot of what I was going through. She is very helpful and I would highly recommend her to anyone.

Written on Aug 18, 2019 after therapy with Wendy for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

Wendy is kind and extremely helpful

Written on Aug 02, 2019 after therapy with Wendy for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Wendy is sweet and personable and keeps it real. Glad I got connected with her.

Written on May 26, 2019 after therapy with Wendy for 2 weeks

She has personal experiences to help us.

Written on May 25, 2019 after therapy with Wendy for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, anger management, and coping with life changes

Wendy is amazing! She listens to your needs and really understands your struggles. This is my first time talking to a counselor and I would highly recommend her. Thank you Wendy for all you do.

Written on Apr 14, 2019 after therapy with Wendy for 3 weeks

Wendy is fun, intelligent, wise, humorous, and a wonderful listener. No matter how trivial my concern might be, she treats it no different than any of my major issues. She's is wonderful!

Written on Mar 27, 2019 after therapy with Wendy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and self esteem

She’s great and takes time to actually listen to me and my problems.

Written on Mar 17, 2019 after therapy with Wendy for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Very considerate, honest, and helpful. She is accommodating, and straight to the point. I find it very helpful.

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