Carla Bensie, LPC
Licensed counselor for trauma and change
- Stress and anxiety care
- CBT and EMDR
- Flexible online sessions
About Carla Bensie
Carla Bensie is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in West Virginia with 11 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, depression, and major life transitions. She supports clients working through relationship and intimacy concerns, eating and body-image struggles, anger and self-esteem difficulties, and mood conditions such as bipolar disorder. Her practice also addresses related challenges like codependency, family-of-origin issues, grief, and end-of-life concerns, and she welcomes clients from the LGBT community as well as international clients.
As an LPC - a professional credential for clinicians who provide counseling and psychotherapy - Carla combines evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, mindfulness techniques, and solution-focused work to tailor treatment to each person. She strives to create an open, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared and explored safely. Recognizing that taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life requires courage, she partners with clients to set achievable goals, build practical coping skills, and move toward meaningful, sustainable change.
As an LPC - a professional credential for clinicians who provide counseling and psychotherapy - Carla combines evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, mindfulness techniques, and solution-focused work to tailor treatment to each person. She strives to create an open, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared and explored safely. Recognizing that taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life requires courage, she partners with clients to set achievable goals, build practical coping skills, and move toward meaningful, sustainable change.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues
Therapeutic Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Carla Bensie have?
She has 11 years of professional experience.
Is Carla Bensie a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LPC and is licensed in West Virginia as WV LPC 2448.
In which languages does Carla Bensie provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Carla Bensie located?
Carla is located in West Virginia.
How can I work with Carla Bensie as my therapist?
You can work with Carla through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Carla Bensie work with international clients?
Yes, Carla works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Carla Bensie cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the Start Therapy button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the Start Therapy button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches That Translate Well to Online Care
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches practical skills to reframe thoughts and change actions - it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) focuses on building emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills, which can be especially useful for intense emotions, relationship difficulties, and self-destructive behaviors. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused approach that helps people process distressing memories and reduce their emotional impact through guided therapeutic procedures.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Carla collaborates with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences, then adapts methods so therapy fits the person rather than forcing a single model. This collaborative stance helps tailor sessions to what will be most effective and manageable for the client.
Online therapy offers flexibility to connect by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access licensed professionals from different locations. These options support consistent progress while allowing clients to choose the format that feels most comfortable for them.