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Shawna M. Benson, Psy.D., LP

Shawna M. Benson, Psy.D., LP (MWP Profile)

I see adolescents and adults for individual psychotherapy, in addition to some families, couples, or partners. I specialize in depression and anxiety, relationship and behavioral issues, body image and eating disorder difficulties, duel diagnoses (mental health and chemical dependence), sexuality, and trauma issues. I provide psychological assessments for people pursuing bariatric weight-loss surgery, and I provide psychotherapy before and after surgery as needed.

Specialties:
Addictions/Substance Abuse, Adjustment Problems/Stress, Anger, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Body Image, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Depression, Eating Disorder, Post Partum Depression, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem

Services:
Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Couples Psychotherapy, Family Psychotherapy, Individual psychotherapy, Psychological Testing/Evaluation

Ages Served:
Adolescent (age 13-17), Adult (age 18-64), Elder (age 65+)

Languages:
English

Email:
shawna.benson [at] allina.com

Web site:
http://www.allina.com/ac/homepgs.nsf/fhomepage/070830-2426

Work Phone:
763-236-3800

Cities Nearest Office:
Minnesota --
Anoka, Columbia Heights, Coon Rapids, Fridley

Employment:
Allina Mental Health Center – Northtown Clinic
Lyric Building
7590 Lyric Lane Northeast
Fridley, Minnesota 55432
(Across the side road from Unity Hospital)

Education:
I have a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) from the Minnesota School of Professional Psychology-Argosy University.
I have been licensed in the state of Minnesota since 2005.

I completed an APA accredited pre-doctoral internship at the University of Manitoba Student Counselling and Career Centre in Winnipeg, Canada, and I have also worked and trained at the University of Minnesota, Anoka Metro-Regional Treatment Center, and Bethel College and Seminary Student Counseling Center.

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