Andrew Benson
Your San Luis Obispo Therapist
DBT and Mindfulness-based therapy for Anxiety, Depression, Dads, and Trauma
Imagine a life where anxiety and depression don't control your day, and you feel calm, focused, and truly present. If you're wrestling with these challenges, the complexities of fatherhood, or the lasting impact of trauma, compassionate therapy support is here, conveniently accessible to you anywhere in California through secure virtual sessions. You don't have to navigate these heavy feelings alone.
I'm Andrew Benson, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). My mission is simple: to help you move through emotional pain and embrace healing and growth. When we connect, we'll gently explore what you're needing – and if you don't know yet, that's a perfect starting point. Remember, on your journey to better mental health, you're never alone.
Expect a supportive, open atmosphere where you can freely express yourself without judgment. We'll work side-by-side to uncover insights, heal emotional wounds, and build practical skills that empower you. Through evidence-based approaches like mindfulness practices and DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), I'll guide you to break free from the cycle of overthinking and suffering, helping you find your peace and build the fulfilling life you've always wanted. Ready to begin your healing journey?
“A deep sense of love and belonging is an irreducible need of all people. We are biologically, cognitively, physically, and spiritually wired to love, to be loved, and to belong. When those needs are not met, we don’t function as we were meant to. We break. We fall apart. We numb. We ache. We hurt others. We get sick.”