Carl Benedict's Counseling Credentials

EDUCATION:I received a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Ft. Lewis College in Durango, Colorado, and a Master of Science degree in Mental Health Counseling from Shippensburg University in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. I received the prestigious award as the 1997 Outstanding Graduate Student at Shippensburg University.

LICENSURE:I am licensed by the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors & Therapists to diagnose and treat mental disorders as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC).  My license number is LC0202 with an expiration date of 1/31/27. You can verify my license by clicking on the following link and entering my last name: https://mdbnc.health.maryland.gov/pctverification/default.aspx .

COUNSELING EXPERIENCE: I worked at a mental health clinic in Hagerstown, Maryland, as a therapist from 1996 until 2007 offering group, family, Serenity Online Therapy, since 2005.

THE MEDIA:I have appeared on radio and television to educate the public about panic disorder, agoraphobia, stress, anger, and dealing with a loved one who is addicted. My views on anger management have appeared in a local newspaper.

AREAS OF TREATMENT SPECIALIZATION:

-  codependency
-  mindfulness and meditation
-  depression
-  anxiety
-  grief and loss
-  panic attacks & agoraphobia
-  stress management
-  substance abuse and addiction
-  impulse control issues
-  anger management
-  dual diagnosis (mental illness and substance abuse)
-  adjustment to life changes
-  Adult Child of Alcoholic (ACOA) issues
-  posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
-  recovery from childhood physical and sexual abuse
-  relationship problems
-  parenting issues
-  couples issues
-  blended families issues
-  12 Step Program recovery issues

MY ONLINE PRINCIPLES:My online counseling practice adheres to the National Board of Certified Counselors' principles for online counseling put forth in the document Policy Regarding the Provision of Distance Professional Services .