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Verified by Psychology Today"Building Brighter Lives and Stronger Families"

David Benson is a highly skilled Clinical Social Worker with extensive child and adolescent treatment experience in outpatient and residential settings. He also provides therapy to adults and couples. 

See Latest News below for recent developments. He has recently Published Articles in publications in the US. Review the Mission Statement and learn more about David, his Specialties and his Treatment Modalities.

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LATEST NEWS as of 07.15.10

CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS

David M. Benson, LMSW, ACSW is pleased to announce the option of IN-HOME FAMILY THERAPY!  Is your family in crisis?  Is your family not communicating?  Would you like to improve your family's well-being?  Don't feel like bringing the entire family to the office?  Well, lets improve your family's functioning in your own living room.  What better way to work with your family than in your own environment?  Please call (313) 447-5779 for more details.

For clients/families whom are struggling with finances, a "sliding fee scale" is available for those who qualify, based on family income.

 
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David M. Benson, MSW, LMSW, ACSW

David Benson is a highly skilled Clinical Social Worker with extensive adult, child and adolescent treatment experience in outpatient and inpatient/residential settings.

His practice specializes in children and adolescent issues, such as; ADHD, Conduct Disorder, Depression, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Anxiety, Grief and Loss, Foster and Adoptive Placements (separation), and Inappropriate Sexual Behavior. David has many years of experience working in adolescent detention facilities with adjudicated adolescents and children removed from their homes.

His history includes an extensive background of working with adults that suffer from Depression, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, Anxiety Disorders/Phobias, Relationship Difficulties and Marital Counseling.  Mr. Benson's experience also includes working at Henry Ford Cottage Hospital in the Inpatient Psychiatric Unit.  Additionally, Mr. Benson worked in the Emergency Room at St. John Providence Hospital assessing patients' psychiatric needs.  Currently, Mr. Benson is working part-time at Harbor Oaks Hospital in the Psychiatric Unit.  David Benson treated the most severe patients suffering from major depression, anxiety, Bipolar Disorder and Psychosis. 

Mr. Benson implements a comprehensive, innovative treatment approach utilizing Cognitive Behavioral techniques, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), as well as collaboration/referral to psychiatrists when needed. David also maintains frequent contact with the parents of minor clients through phone calls and e-mails.

He is available for trainings, lectures and court assessments.

David Benson, ACSW is a proud member of the Nationally-Accredited Academy of Certified Social Workers.

1997 Michigan Association of Children's Alliances "Hugh Whipple Award" Nominee for Direct Service Excellence.

 
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Mission:

Look to David M. Benson/EastShore Counseling Services to provide safe, effective, confidential, assessment and treatment to you and/or your child who may be experiencing behavioral/emotional difficulty in the home, workplace or school setting. At EastShore Counseling Services, an experienced mental health professional will provide individual, group, or family counseling, depending upon your personal needs.

Sometimes, certain individuals may need a level of care not suitable to the office setting. At these moments, great care is taken to assure continuous, effective treatment in the appropriate setting.

 
 

Recently Published Ask the Expert Articles:

 
 

Specialties

ADD/ADHD
Anxiety/Phobias
Depression
Conduct Disorder
Oppositonal Defiant Behavior
Obsessive Compulsive Disorders
Bipolar Disorder
Anger Management
Sex Offender Treatment (S.O.T.)

Treatment Modalities

Individual Adult, Child/Adolescent Therapy
Group Therapy
Family Therapy
Marital Therapy

 

 
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