James M. Benedick, LCSW, Ed.D.	Last Updated: 04/15/2012

Psychotherapist

I have been in practice 34 years, focusing on mental health problems. I specialize in helping people identify, assess, and take appropriate action to reduce the stress in their lives and improve their relationships. I teach how to recognize and act on feelings appropriately in order to maintain personal boundaries, maintain a low stress level, and focus more on the opportunities life has to offer. If you would like to achieve peace of mind, contact me.

I provide individual, family, couples, and group therapy. I accept most insurance and will work out a reasonable co-payment with you. Call, or email me for your first appointment.

www.jimbenedick.com


Office and Contact Information

James M. Benedick, LCSW, Ed.D. 5104 North Lockwood Ridge Road Suite 303F Sarasota, FL 34234	Phone: (941) 358-0234 Fax: (941) 355-4694 Free Phone Consultation: Click Here Email: Click Here Website: jimbenedick.com Contact: James Benedick

Gender: Male

Office Hours:

Monday: 12pm - 8pm
Tuesday: 12pm - 8pm
Wednesday: 12pm - 8pm
Thursday: 12pm - 8pm
Friday: 12pm - 3pm
Saturday: By appointment
Sunday: By appointment

Response Time to Call:

Weekdays: 6 Hours
Weekends: 6 Hours

Accessibility:

Are Accessible by Wheelchair

Are Near Public Transportation

Can Provide Telephone Counseling

Offer Evening Office Hours

Online Therapy Available (email, live chat, video)

Video Counseling (Skype)


Qualifications

Years of Experience: 34

Licensing:

FL - LCSW [SW2451]

Degrees:

EdD

MSW

Credentials and Certifications:

Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW)

American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work (ABECSW)

Board Certified Diplomate (BCD)

Diplomate in Clinical Social Work (DCSW)

Qualified Clinical Social Worker (QCSW)

Sex Therapist, Certified

Sexologists, American Academy of Clinical

Sexologists, American Board of


Fees and Payment Options

Individual: $125
Group: $40
Family: $150

Sliding Scale: Yes

Medicare: Yes

Private Insurance or Out of Network: Yes

Free Services:

Brief Phone Consultation

Information & Referral

Insurance:

AETNA Health, Inc.	Humana Inc.
AETNA Inc. (Open Choice)	Humana Inc. (Medicare PPO)
BayCare Health Network, Inc.	Humana Medical Plan
Beech Street Corporation (PPO Network)	Integrated Health Plan, Inc. (IHP)
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Federal Employee Program (FEP)	Magellan Behavioral Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield	MultiPlan
CIGNA HealthCare	Preferred Mental Health Management
CIGNA HealthCare (PPO)	Psychcare
Corphealth	TRICARE
First Health (Network, The)	Value Options
GEHA Health Plan for Federal Employees	Well Care HMO, Inc.
Horizon Behavioral Services	WellPoint, Inc.
Horizon Health, Inc.


Problems Served (focus areas are bold)

Addictions/Other (gambling, sex, etc.)	Eating Disorders	Personality Disorders
Addictions/Substance	Education/Personal Development	Phobias
Aging	Elder Abuse	Physical Illness/Impairment
Anger Management	Family Dysfunction	Postpartum Depression
Anxiety/Panic Disorders	Firesetting	Psychoses/Major Mental Illness
Asperger's Syndrome	Forensic	Psychosomatic
Attachment Disorders	Gender Identity	Self Abuse
Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder	Grief/Loss	Sexual Abuse/Rape
Behavioral Problems	Immigration/Newcomer	Sexual Disorders
Bipolar Disorders	Interpersonal Relationships	Sexual Orientation
Career/Employment Concerns	Life Transitions	Sexuality Issues
Child Abuse and Neglect	Men's Issues	Sleep Disorders
Couple or Marital Issues	Multicultural Issues	Spiritual/Religious Concerns
Depression	Obsessive/Compulsive Disorder	Stress
Dissociative Disorders	Pain Management	Trauma/PTSD
Domestic Violence	Parenting Issues	Women's Issues
Dual Diagnosis


Populations Served (focus areas are bold)

Age Groups:

Adults (26-59)

Seniors (60 +)

Young Adults (18-25)

Specific Populations:

ACOA (Adult Children of Alcoholics)	College Students	Interracial Families/Couples
AIDS/HIV+	Diabetes	Military/Veterans
Alzheimer's	Disabled	Obese or Overweight
Biracial	Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual	Offenders/Perpetrators
Cancer Patients	Gifted	Step Families
Caregivers	Grandparents	Transgendered
Children of Divorce	Immigrants/Refugees	Twins
Chronic Illness


Treatment Methods and Approaches (focus areas are bold)

Theoretical Approach:

Advocacy	Geriatric Consultation	Prevention
Behavioral	Humanistic	Psycho-Educational
Case Management	Hypnosis	Psychodynamic
Cognitive/Behavioral	Information and Referral	Relational
Crisis Intervention	Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)	Short-Term (Brief Treatment)
Education Consultation	Long-Term	Social Support
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)	Mediation	Supervised Visitation
Evaluation/Diagnostic	Meditation/Relaxation	Systemic
Existential Psychotherapy	Narrative Therapy	Vocational Counseling/Rehabilitation
Forensic Evaluation	Parent Guidance

Methods Used:

Couple/Marital	Family Systems	Individual
Educational or Psycho-Educational	Group	Supervision/Consultation


Religious and Multi-cultural Experience (focus areas are bold)

Multi-cultural Experience:

African-American	Caribbean	Irish
Arabic	Haitian	Italian
Asian	Hispanic	Native American


Professional Associations

American Counseling Association (ACA)

American Psychological Association (APA)

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

Groups


Sexual Offender Group Therapy

Sexual Offenders group for adjudicated sexual offenders and others seeking treatment. Licensed Abel Screening Site

Group Focus:

Criminal Behavior - Offenders
Sexual Abuse/Rape - Perpetrators
Forensic

Group Status:
Group Type:

Active
Therapy

Member Age:

Young Adults (18-25)
Adults (26-59)
Seniors (60 +)

Member Gender:

Male

Location:	Sarasota, FL 34234
Phone:	(941) 358-0234


Meeting Time:	Evening
Meeting Frequency:	Every Other Week

James M. Benedick, LCSW, Ed.D.

Psychotherapist