Licensed Professional Counselor
CHANGE - NURTURE - GROW
Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapy Professional (CDBT)
EMDR Treatment Certified Therapist (EMDRIA)
Approaches to Treatment
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is extensively researched and proven effective for treatment of trauma by the American Psychiatric Association, World Health Organization, US Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, US. Department of Health and Human Services and others. EMDR is a non-drug, non-hypnosis therapeutic procedure to treat anxiety, depression, guilt, anger and post traumatic responses.
For more information about EMDR, please see the Treatment pull down menu atop this page, and black button below that will take you to expert testimony and resources. Check out Connections, also atop this page, a Blog about What to Expect in an EMDR therapy session.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy services are skill-based and therapeutic treatments used to regulate emotions, tolerate distress, improve interpersonal effectiveness, increase awareness of physical and psychological influences. DBT promotes effective thinking, positively influencing emotions and behavior. When combined with Cognitive Processing Therapy and EMDR, these approaches help relieve emotions triggered by underlying trauma.
For more information about DBT, please see the Treatment pull down menu section atop this page and black button below that will take you to expert testimony and resources. Check out Connections, also atop this page, a Blog about approaches to and experiences with DBT.
Qualifications
Licensed Professional Counselor
Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapy Professional (CDBT)
EMDR Certified (EMDRIA)
VA Certified – Post Traumatic Stress
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
Rob Benson
Personal Experiences
The focus of my Masters of Science from Concordia University was on the growth of the individual and development of the family. At the University of Michigan, I completed an Advanced Human Resource Executive Program and worked in related corporate areas for 30 years.
Outside counseling, I retired as a 37 year commercial airline pilot captain. A veteran of the US Air Force, I served 10 years as pilot of the C-5.
Professional Client Focus
Healing is possible through hopeful, future-oriented counseling. Client results emerge cumulatively, continuously. I am proficient in treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma and instability in moods, behavior and functioning often associated with Post Traumatic Stress and Borderline Personality.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor working in Spring TX, my proficiencies include certifications from the Veteran's Administration to treat Post Traumatic Stress; the DBT National Certification and Accreditation Association; the International Association of Trauma Professionals; and, I am Certified by the EMDR International Association.
In addition to providing Dialectical Behavior Therapy services and utilizing EMDR treatment, my approach to psychotherapy selects best practices in counseling theory, finding solutions together to support client growth. For example, emotion-focused therapy stimulates connections, helps understanding, recovery from loss, creating a more hopeful orientation. Cognitive behavior therapy promotes more effective thinking to positively influence emotions and behavior. Cognitive processing therapy relieves emotions triggered by underlying fears that accompany trauma.
Professional Client services are available to individuals age 14 and older.
Privacy
In a peaceful, secure, comfortable setting focused on Client privacy and personal welfare assured through Informed Consent. Please ask about opportunities, benefits and risks associated with HIPPA-compliant video-based distance counseling from my office in Spring, TX to your home.
Finances
Session fee: $130
I will provide a receipt for services if you choose to file out-of-network
benefits with your insurance company.
Honoring Members of our Active Duty Military, Veterans and their Families, Altus accepts TriCare/TriWest insurance.
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Altus - to Change, Nurture and Grow
When we have learned in our hearts what fear and trembling means, we are safeguarded by any terror produced by outside influences
--Ancient Chinese Book of Changes