John Bensinger, LCMHC, LPC
Seasoned counselor focused on strengths and healing
- 40 years experience
- NC and PA licensed
- Online and phone sessions
About John Bensinger
John Bensinger is a counselor licensed in both Pennsylvania and North Carolina with more than 40 years of professional experience. He holds the credentials LCMHC and LPC, which stand for Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor, and these reflect his formal training and state licensure. Over the course of his career he has helped people manage stress and anxiety, cope with addictions, address trauma and abuse, and work through anger and related challenges.
John approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective, believing that each person is the expert in their own story and that existing strengths can support change. He works collaboratively to help clients identify those strengths, build practical coping skills, and navigate life transitions. He recognizes that beginning therapy often takes courage and offers steady encouragement to people who take that first step. His practice emphasizes respect, partnership, and empowering clients as they address relationship concerns, grief, self-esteem, sleep and eating issues, career matters, and other emotional difficulties.
John approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective, believing that each person is the expert in their own story and that existing strengths can support change. He works collaboratively to help clients identify those strengths, build practical coping skills, and navigate life transitions. He recognizes that beginning therapy often takes courage and offers steady encouragement to people who take that first step. His practice emphasizes respect, partnership, and empowering clients as they address relationship concerns, grief, self-esteem, sleep and eating issues, career matters, and other emotional difficulties.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does John Bensinger have?
John Bensinger has 40 years of experience.
Is John Bensinger a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the credentials LCMHC and LPC. License details are NC LCMHC 11762 and PA LPC PC001483.
In which languages does John Bensinger provide therapy?
John Bensinger provides therapy in English.
Where is John Bensinger located?
He is located in North Carolina.
How can I work with John Bensinger as my therapist?
You can work with John Bensinger through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does John Bensinger work with international clients?
John Bensinger does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with John Bensinger 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, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
John Bensinger draws on client-centered therapy to place the person's experience and goals at the center of treatment. This approach emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration so clients can explore their values, build self-understanding, and use their own strengths to address issues like self-esteem, relationships, and coping with life changes.He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a practical approach that helps identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and teaches skills to manage anxiety, depression, addictions, and anger. CBT emphasizes concrete techniques and measurable progress that many people find useful for day-to-day symptom relief.
For those affected by trauma and abuse, Trauma-Focused Therapy offers structured ways to process difficult experiences at a pace that feels manageable, with attention to safety and stabilizing coping strategies. Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and will be determined collaboratively - the therapist works with each person to select methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules, maintain continuity during transitions, and access support from home or other convenient locations.