About
Dr. Brynn Benishake is a licensed psychologist with 12+ years of experience as a certified school psychologist, and draws on her expertise in CBT, DBT, ABA, EMDR, and ERP to create integrative solutions that support growth across the lifespan. Individuals who work work with Dr. Benishake often feel a profound sense of direction, empowerment, and ability to overcome life's challenges. She provides an accepting, supportive and welcoming therapy space where you can work effectively toward achieving your goals. Her passion lies in empowering children, adolescents, adults, and parents to access their strengths and create meaningful, positive change.
Dr. Benishake works with individuals age 10+.
What does Dr. Benishake treat?
Anxiety
Anxiety can be extraordinarily debilitating. Dr. Benishake aims to help individuals manage their anxiety in a safe and supportive environment. Using a range of evidence-based therapies to help clients develop coping strategies, build resilience, and collaboratively explore what it may look like to fully live life outside of the restrictive confines of anxiety.
OCD & Phobias
OCD can feel overwhelming and all consuming. Dr. Benishake is highly trained in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold standard treatment for OCD. In a supportive and validating environment, she works collaboratively with individuals to confront their obsessions, resist compulsions, and take back control of their daily lives.
Depression
When navigating depression or mood disorders, it is easy to feel stuck or without direction. Dr. Benishake works with preteens, teens, and adults to manage depressive symptoms by developing a pragmatic, tailored treatment plan that guides the therapy process. Using treatments like CBT and DBT, she helps clients build coping skills, process difficult emotions, and rediscover a fulfilling and empowered life.
Parent Coaching
Parenting can be an incredibly fulfilling journey, but it is rarely without its profound stressors and hurdles. Dr. Benishake specializes in high-conflict family and relationship dynamics that make co-parenting feel impossible. By utilizing evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, and parent management training, she helps caregivers navigate delicate home situations, manage behavioral issues, and forge stronger bonds with their children. Her approach helps families build resilience and fosters a sense of empowerment where there was once a seemingly bleak future.
Trauma Therapy
Life can sometimes present unexpected, deeply painful, and life-changing challenges. Using evidence-based practices such as EMDR and prolonged exposure, Dr. Benishake provides a safe space for people to process traumatic experiences and emotional turmoil. Her goal is to help you rebuild your resilience and live life on your own terms, not trauma's.