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Michigan

Jason Benford, LMSW-C

Licensed Master Social Worker

Ann Arbor, MI
License #68011201695 years of experienceAges 12–64

Jason Benford, LMSW-C, received his Bachelor of Arts in African American Studies from Wayne State University and his Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan. He has previously worked as an Adventure Facilitation and Therapy Intern while pursuing his MSW. He is passionate about cultivating a brave space of openness and acceptance where clients can explore their experiences, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in a strengths-based, trauma focused manner. Jason serves as a partner on their journey to reach their potential and encourages their efforts to build self-efficacy and agency in all aspects of their lives. Vivian Greene once said that "...life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning to dance in the rain." Together, we’ll find your umbrella!

I work with

Family (with Children)IndividualsChildrenTeens

Accepted insurances

  • 6 Degrees
  • 90 Degree Benefits
  • Aegis LLC
  • Aetna/ First Health
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Affordable Health Choices/ Aetna Voluntary
  • Aetna EAP
  • Allstate Benefits (through Allied Benefit Systems)
  • American Continental (Aetna Senior Supplemental)
  • Assured Benefit Administrators
  • Boon-Chapman Administrators/ Wellnet Healthcare
  • Christian Brothers Services

I specialize in

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Cognitive Therapy
  • BIPOC Allied
  • Anxiety
  • General Behavioral Issues
  • Bullying
  • Depression
  • Self Esteem
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Men's Issues
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Treatment approaches

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Cognitive Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Trauma Focused
  • Person-Centered

Communities I work with

  • BIPOC Allied
  • Queer Allied
  • Lesbian Allied
  • Intersex Allied
  • Gay Allied
  • Non-Binary Allied
  • Transgender Allied
  • Bisexual/Pansexual Allied

Education

Master of Social Work

University of MichiganGraduated 2021