Business Details
34 Years
experience
Psychotherapy and Performance Coaching Services
Debbie Bensching is a licensed psychotherapist and mental performance trainer with over 30 years of experience in professional counseling, psychotherapy, and mental performance training. Specializing in trauma, addiction, relationships, and performance psychology, she integrates psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, EMDR, and hypnosis to address clients' unique needs. Her practice combines clinical expertise with personalized strategies to help individuals, couples, families, and professionals achieve emotional well-being and peak performance.With licenses in Oregon, Washington, and Hawaii, she offers both in-person and telemental health services, emphasizing awareness, self-supportive habits, and resolving maladaptive patterns. Her work bridges mental and physical health, focusing on holistic healing and empowering clients to fulfill their potential.
Services
Psychotherapy
Performance Coaching
Consultation
Training
Mental Performance Training
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of clinical and performance psychology expertise
- Specialized training in trauma, addiction, and mental performance
- Personalized integration of psychotherapy and mental skills training
- Licensed in Oregon, Washington, and Hawaii for flexible care options
- Proven success in helping clients achieve emotional and performance goals
Associations and certifications
- ASCH Approved Consultant
- EMDR Certified
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Certification in Clinical Hypnosis (CCH)
Services
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy addresses emotional and psychological challenges through evidence-based techniques like EMDR, hypnosis, and cognitive behavioral therapy. Clients gain insight into maladaptive patterns, develop coping strategies, and resolve trauma or addiction issues. This service supports individuals, couples, and families in achieving emotional well-being and improved relationships through a trauma-informed, personalized approach.
Performance Coaching
Performance coaching enhances mental skills for athletes and professionals using techniques like visualization, focus training, and stress management. Clients strengthen confidence, overcome performance blocks, and integrate mental and physical skills to achieve peak performance in sports, business, or personal goals through tailored one-on-one or group sessions.
Consultation
Consultation services provide licensed professionals with clinical guidance, supervision, and business development strategies. Focus areas include trauma treatment, hypnosis integration, and organizational consulting, combining 30+ years of expertise to improve client care, ethical decision-making, and practice management for healthcare providers and executives.
Training Workshops
Training workshops cover trauma, stress management, clinical hypnosis, and team-building for mental health professionals and organizations. These sessions combine theoretical knowledge with practical skills, offering continuing education credits and tailored programs to enhance clinical practice and workplace effectiveness through interactive, research-based instruction.
Mental Performance Assessment
Mental performance assessments identify strengths and barriers affecting athletic or professional performance. Using structured evaluations, clients receive personalized feedback and strategies to optimize focus, resilience, and mental agility, supporting long-term growth and achievement in high-pressure environments through data-driven insights and targeted interventions.
People
Counseling Option
Psychotherapist & Mental Performance Trainer
Debbie Bensching is a licensed clinical social worker with 30+ years of experience in psychotherapy and performance coaching. She specializes in trauma, addiction, and mental performance, integrating EMDR, hypnosis, and cognitive behavioral techniques. She holds advanced certifications from ASCH and EMDR, and serves on professional boards, combining clinical expertise with athlete and executive coaching.
Questions
Is counseling right for me?
Counseling helps motivated individuals address emotional challenges, trauma, or performance goals through personalized therapy and skill development.
How does performance coaching work?
Performance coaching uses mental skills training to enhance focus, confidence, and resilience for athletes and professionals seeking peak performance.
What are your therapy fees?
Fees range from $155–$240 per session, with sliding scale options available for those with financial limitations.
Do you accept insurance?
I am out-of-network for most insurances except PacificSource Commercial Network Plans, with reimbursement likely for most out-of-network plans.
What services are available remotely?
Telemental health sessions are available in Oregon, Washington, and Hawaii via secure video conferencing platforms.
What is your cancellation policy?
Details about cancellation policies and Good Faith Estimates are provided during the initial consultation and intake process.
