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Dr. Dr. Charity Benham - Mental Health Therapy Services in Portland
I am a licensed psychologist dedicated to providing psychotherapy and counseling services to adults and adolescents. My practice focuses on addressing anxiety, depression, addictive behaviors, and posttraumatic stress disorder, with specialized expertise in supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders. I also work extensively with individuals struggling with addiction and their families. My approach emphasizes a partnership between therapist and client, centered on defining challenges, understanding obstacles to healing, and fostering personal growth.I hold a PsyD from George Fox University and completed clinical training at Mountain Regional Services and Hazelden Springbrook, specializing in depth-oriented therapy and addiction treatment. I believe emotional struggles stem from biological, experiential, and environmental factors, requiring holistic solutions beyond symptom management. My practice combines evidence-based methods like EMDR therapy with tailored strategies to help clients achieve their highest potential.
Services
Short Term Psychotherapy
Long Term Psychotherapy
EMDR Therapy
Psychological Evaluations
Highlights and features
- Specialized in treating anxiety, depression, and addiction
- Expertise in counseling individuals with developmental disabilities
- Trained in EMDR for trauma treatment
- Compassionate approach focusing on root causes
- Experienced in long-term and short-term therapy
Services
Short Term Psychotherapy
Short-term, solution-focused therapy addresses straightforward emotional challenges through 8-12 sessions. Ideal for clients with positive personal histories facing temporary difficulties, this approach emphasizes practical problem-solving and symptom relief while fostering immediate progress toward defined goals.
Long Term Psychotherapy
Long-term therapy supports complex, chronic emotional struggles like trauma or lifelong depression. Structured across multiple phasesincluding relationship-building, root-cause exploration, and skill developmentthis service spans 6 months to several years, adapting to evolving client needs for deep, sustained healing.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR therapy targets trauma and PTSD using evidence-based techniques endorsed by the World Health Organization. This specialized approach reduces lasting trauma impacts through guided processing, integrating cognitive and emotional healing to alleviate symptoms and restore psychological stability.
Psychological Evaluations
Comprehensive cognitive and diagnostic evaluations assess children and adults for developmental or mental health conditions. Conducted for public agencies or private clients, these evaluations provide detailed insights to inform treatment plans, educational strategies, and therapeutic interventions tailored to individual needs.
People
Charity Benham
Psychologist
Dr. Dr. Charity Benham is a licensed psychologist with a PsyD from George Fox University. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, addiction, and developmental disabilities through evidence-based therapies like EMDR, combining clinical expertise with compassionate care.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
I offer short-term solution-focused therapy, long-term psychotherapy, EMDR for trauma, and comprehensive psychological evaluations tailored to individual needs.
Do you specialize in treating developmental disabilities?
Yes, I have expertise in counseling individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders, through personalized therapeutic approaches.
How does EMDR therapy work?
EMDR therapy uses guided processing to reduce trauma impacts, integrating cognitive and emotional healing to alleviate PTSD symptoms and restore psychological stability.
Can family members seek counseling for addiction support?
Yes, I provide counseling for family members supporting loved ones with addiction, focusing on understanding challenges and developing effective coping strategies.
