Stephen Benson
(He/Him/His)
Psychologist
Be at least as interested in what goes on inside of you as what happens outside. If you get the inside right, the outside will fall into place
Dr. Benson provides a variety of services for individuals ages 18 and older. He also specializes with older adults and is recognized as an expert in geriatrics and dementia. He frequently consults with medical and legal professionals, social services agencies, nursing facilities, and families. He is also a frequent speaker to a wide range of groups and is known for his educational and energetic presentations.
Practice hours (CST)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Adoption
- Aging
- Anxiety
- Burnout
- Cognitive Functioning
- Depression
- Divorce
- End of Life
- Family Caregiving Stress
- Financial Concerns
- Gender Identity
- Grief and Loss
- Infidelity
- Life Transitions
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Panic
- Physical Stress
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- Self-Esteem
- Sleep Concerns
- Spiritual/Religious Concerns
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Assessment/Evaluation
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Brief Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Relational Psychotherapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Wide doorway
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Door can be opened easily
- Step-free entry
- Flat path to the front door
- Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
Getting around
- Wide hallways (36” or 90cm)
- Elevators
Settling in
- Storage for mobility aids (e.g. wheelchair, scooter)
Remote options
- Voice
- Video
Payment options
$100 — $250per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – Kansas
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Kansas
- Cigna – Kansas
- Health Partners of Kansas – Kansas
- Humana – Kansas
- Medicare – Kansas
- Multiplan – Kansas
- Providers Care – Kansas
- United Health Care – Kansas
- Out-of-pocket
- In-network insurance
Payment methods
- Cash
- Check
Credentials
Licenses
Licensed Psychologist
Kansas BSRB
1127, Kansas
Education
Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University
PsyD (Doctor of Psychology), 1999
Clinical psychology focus with a specialization focus on aging and Alzheimer's disease.