Carla Bensie is a licensed professional counselor who brings 11 years of experience to her West Virginia practice.
01About Carla
Carla Bensie is a licensed professional counselor who brings 11 years of experience to her West Virginia practice. She focuses on practical help for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, or depression. Carla emphasizes a calm, nonjudgmental atmosphere so people can speak honestly about what’s on their mind.
She works with clients to identify small, doable steps that make daily life feel more manageable. Sessions often include learning new coping skills, noticing unhelpful thinking patterns, and trying out different ways to respond to strong emotions.
Background and approach
Carla also helps people navigate major life changes and relationship or intimacy concerns. Her toolbox includes well-known approaches such as cognitive behavioral work, mindfulness practices, and techniques aimed at trauma processing. She adapts these methods to each person’s pace and needs rather than using the same plan for everyone.
The emphasis is on skills that can be used between sessions. Carla has supported people struggling with eating concerns, substance use, anger, low self-esteem, and bipolar-related challenges. She also addresses issues like abandonment, family of origin patterns, codependency, and end-of-life stressors.
The aim is to help people find clearer choices and feel more in control of their days. People who want straightforward, skill-based care tend to find her approach helpful. She speaks English and provides services that reach beyond state lines, working with clients in West Virginia and elsewhere by using online formats and phone options.
02Credentials
- LPC (West Virginia)
- License 2448 · expires June 2027
- NPI
- 1407598923 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Carla lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family of origin issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Multicultural concerns
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Methods Carla names
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Carla names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How these approaches translate to online care
Carla uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different actions. That approach breaks problems into small parts so you can practice new reactions between sessions. She also uses dialectical behavior therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication when feelings run high.Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try an approach, and adjust based on what feels most useful. Clients help set the pace and decide which techniques to keep using over time.
Online therapy here is offered by licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for in-depth conversations and face-to-face interaction. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or for a quick check-in. Live chat and text messaging work well for shorter updates, skill practice, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into busy schedules and to keep working on skills between appointments.
05Questions people ask
What issues does Carla help with?
She helps people who struggle with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. Other areas include intimacy issues, eating concerns, anger, self-esteem, and bipolar-related challenges.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is practical and direct with an emphasis on skills you can use day to day. Sessions aim to be open and nonjudgmental while focusing on steps that reduce distress.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience working with people facing a range of emotional and behavioral concerns. That background includes work with trauma, substance issues, and mood difficulties.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LPC credential, which is listed as WV LPC, and practices from West Virginia. This profile references that LPC credential as provided in her information.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She does accept international clients and can work with people located outside the United States.
What session formats are available?
Carla provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Those options let people choose the format that best fits their schedule and comfort level.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability. The questionnaire helps match needs and preferences.
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