Always someone I can rely on and come back to when I need her. Professional and caring. 10/10 would recommend
Wendy Benedict, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Wendy is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Wendy. View 15 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Colorado
Recent reviews
Wendy is very responsive and very insightful. She has been a tremendous help in a very difficult time.
More about Wendy
- 16 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW
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 and phone 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 and abuse
Grief
Depression
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
Aging and geriatric issues
Blended family issues
Family of origin issues
Family problems
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Isolation / loneliness
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Post-traumatic stress
Self-love
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Wendy Benedict's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992188858.
- LCSW · Colorado · 09925394 · Expires August 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Wendy Benedict
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Always someone I can rely on and come back to when I need her. Professional and caring. 10/10 would recommend
Wendy is very responsive and very insightful. She has been a tremendous help in a very difficult time.
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!
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.
Wendy is very understanding!
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.
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.
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!
I really like my counselor Wendy! She always takes the time to listen to me!
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.
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.
Wendy is kind and extremely helpful
Wendy is sweet and personable and keeps it real. Glad I got connected with her.
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.
She’s great and takes time to actually listen to me and my problems.
Frequently asked questions
Does Wendy Benedict offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Wendy Benedict works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Wendy Benedict speak?
Wendy Benedict speaks English.
How many years of experience does Wendy Benedict have?
Wendy Benedict has 16 years of experience.
Where is Wendy Benedict licensed to practice?
Wendy Benedict is licensed to practice in Colorado.
Does Wendy Benedict accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Wendy Benedict accepts clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Wendy Benedict offer?
Wendy Benedict offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Wendy Benedict?
Wendy Benedict can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Wendy Benedict?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.