Benson Psychological Services, PC (BPS) started 25 years ago as the private practice of its President and CEO, Dr. Stacey Benson. Today BPS is an independent mental health clinic which employs, trains or contracts with psychologists, psychiatry residents, LICSWs, LPCCs, LMFT’s and students of various levels of training, and continues to expand to serve you better.

We provide mental health care for a wide variety of behavioral health concerns and most of our providers have over a decade of experience.  We are experienced, knowledgeable, compassionate and have advanced clinical training which allows us to provide the highest quality of care, in a relaxed, comfortable environment that promotes health and wellness.

We accept most major insurances and right now (Spring 2024)  we can accommodate an initial intake within 1-2 weeks.

It can be overwhelming to find a provider; there are so many places to choose from, and if you have never been in counseling before, you don’t know what to expect, what to ask, or even what to look for to help you find that person that can help you become “you” again. Relax…you’re here…and that’s an awesome start!

Start by looking over the bio’s of our providers and see if any of them stand out to you.  You can also call us at 701-297-7540 and one of our intake coordinators will ask you some questions to help match you with the best therapist for you.

While waiting for your appointment, you will be sent a link that has all our opening paperwork and forms to fill out.

During your initial session, your provider will ask you more detailed questions about your background and history and what brought you here today. Once they know you better, they will work with you to create a treatment plan. A treatment plan is like “Google Maps”, it can show us where you are now and where you want to be when we are done. It can also help us identify the “roadblocks” that have gotten in the way of getting there in the past.   Once we know all that, we can find the best way to get you to where you want to be.

Often, that is through something called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Basically, that means we will help you understand the ways that your thoughts affect your feelings and how your feelings affect your behavior. Changing what you FEEL often starts with changing how you THINK. We will help you to challenge those negative thoughts that run through your head….because depression tells lies.  Depression might tell you that you are stupid, that no one loves you, that no matter what you do you will never get better.  We know that this is a lie.  You might not know that yet, but that’s ok, that is what we are here for.  We will help you challenge these negative thoughts with more realistic ones, when you start to do that,  you will begin to notice you feel better, and when that happens you will begin to notice you are doing things you used to do, things you have missed doing, things that make you feel like “you.”   It doesn’t happen overnight…..but it does happen.

What Makes Us Different

Experience matters.   Most of our providers have over 15 years of experience (three have over 20) and they are trusted leaders in the community.  Our less experienced providers were carefully selected because they brought with them years of excellent experience in related fields (Such as special education, assessment and case management) and demonstrated advanced clinical skills and decision making.

Our providers are active in professional organizations on both a local and national level and have taken board and leadership positions with the North Dakota Psychological Association, the American Psychological Association, and the North Dakota Board of Counseling Examiners.  Our providers have been sought out to speak on local radio and television, and have provided training to a number of professional organizations in the Fargo/Moorhead area and beyond.