Individual, family and couples therapy

NYS Licensed Psychologist

Psy.D. from Adelphi University

B.A. in Psychology from Touro University

Certified as a Crisis Counselor by the Crisis Text Line and as a Life Coach by Infiniti Coaching, an ICF-accredited program, the gold standard for life coaching certifications due to their length, live instruction, and robust supervision.

5000+ hours of valuable, supervised counseling experience at the Brooklyn College Personal Counseling Center, James A. Dever Elementary School, Lynbrook High School, and the Crisis Text Line. Will be working for Hewlett-Woodmere High School for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Proven track record of results (see testimonials section above) as a life coach by taking a highly individualized, holistic, solution-focused approach with a unique blend of out-of-the-box techniques, balancing sensitivity, validation, and support with authenticity, truth-telling and on-target, constructive guidance.

Deeply understands more religiously minded clients as an Orthodox Jew with a BTL (Bachelor in Talmudic Law) and is in the process of achieving a Semicha (Orthodox Rabbinic Certification).

Online Influencer with an enthusiastic large audience, including:

• 30,000+ followers across multiple online platforms.

• Founder of the Facebook group: “Jewish Men for Joy, Balance, and Growth,” with 1,500+ members.

• Guest collaborations on 20+ podcasts relating to mental health or self-help.

• Creating a repertoire of 1,200+ original quotes and articles.

Benson is proud of his heritage and faith and is happy to integrate Spiritual and Religious perspectives into his life coaching when it aligns with his clients’ values and beliefs.

Happily married in New York with his two children and enjoys his workout regimen, swimming, and leisurely walks on the Atlantic Beach Boardwalk.​