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Shawna Marie Benson, PsyD

Dr. Benson is a PSYPACT provider, so she is able to provide telehealth (psychotherapy or psychological evaluations) across state lines to any participating PSYPACT state (APIT # 10303). If your state is highlighted in blue, I can help you. https://psypact.site-ym.com/page/psypactmap Dr. Benson has a background in Clinical Health Psychology and has worked for 20 years within various settings such as Psychiatric Centers, Community Mental Health Centers, Substance Abuse Treatment Centers, and for Allina Health (large interdisciplinary medical facility in Minneapolis, Minnesota). She currently works within a Group Private Practice setting in Blaine, Minnesota both in-office and telehealth appointments.

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Practice Overview

Licenses
  • Minnesota-4564
  • PSYPACT - APIT-10303
Areas of Expertise
  • Anxiety
  • Depression and Other Mood Disorders
  • General Psychological Testing
  • Individual Psychotherapy
  • Physical Health Issues
  • Pregnancy and Child-Rearing
  • PTSD/Traumatic Response
  • Stress
  • Weight/Obesity Management
  • Consultation to Psychologists or Health Providers
Insurance Plans
  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • BlueCross/BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • Health Partners
  • Hennepin Healthcare
  • Humana
  • Medica
  • OPTUM
  • Medicaid/MA
  • Medicare
  • Preferred One
  • Tricare
  • Ucare
  • United Behavioral Health (UBH)
  • UMR
  • United Healthcare.
Office Policies Office hours are typically 5 days a week, Mon - Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm in Blaine or through Telehealth (check insurance if allows for telehealth appointments). Fees are available when calling in or within the Intake Paperwork. All Intake paperwork needs to be filled out prior to the first Intake session. Dr. Benson takes most all Minnesota commercial insurance as well as Medicare/Medicaid; please check your insurance company for expected deductible and co-pays. Out of Network insurance can be utilized by paying up front for services and then a Superbill will be provided to you after completion of services for you to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.
Ages Served
  • Adolescents (13-17 yrs.)
  • Adults (18-64 yrs.)
  • Older adults (65 yrs. or older)
Treatment Types
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy
  • Existential/Humanistic/Interpersonal
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Professional Affiliations

Credentials & Memberships
  • Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT, APIT # 10303)
  • American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Associate Member (Integrated Health)
  • American Psychological Association
  • Minnesota Psychological Association
  • Minnesota Women in Psychology

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