Traveling to new places around the world, hiking, swimming, playing strategy board games, playing my flute and enjoying time with my wife and our two dogs keep me happy and fulfilled in my non-working hours
Anne Benson
Maplewood,MO
Summary
Experienced trauma-and-attachment-focused therapist with more than a decade's experience specialized work with children, youth and families overcoming developmental trauma and attachment insecurity. More than 6 years experience supervising beginning clinicians. Certified in multiple evidence-based practices including Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy, Brainspotting, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics and more.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Therapist
Authentic Roots Counseling LLC
Saint Louis, MO
10.2025 - Current
- Conduct both individual and family therapy sessions helping clients cope with struggles related to trauma and attachment
- Maintain timely, accurate client records
- Bill clients for services
- Supervision for new clinicians focused on trauma and attachment
- Supervision for clinicians who want to learn Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy
Therapist
FamilyForward
Saint Louis, MO
08.2015 - 09.2025
- Developed and implemented training for intern program
- Supervised interns learning in a variety of models focused on supporting children and families that experienced developmental trauma
- Conducted individual therapy sessions to support client mental health and emotional well-being
- Developed personalized treatment plans based on client assessments and therapeutic goals
- Utilized evidence-based techniques to facilitate clients' coping strategies and self-awareness
- Maintained accurate case notes and documentation to track client progress and outcomes
Therapy Intern
Family Resource Center
Saint Louis, MO
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Facilitated therapeutic sessions under supervision, learning a few evidenced-based modalities to support children recovering from developmental trauma
- Assisted in developing individualized treatment plans to address client needs effectively
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care strategies
- Documented case notes meticulously, ensuring compliance with organizational standards and confidentiality protocols
- Conducted research on best practices in therapy modalities to inform service delivery improvements
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Washington University in St Louis
St. Louis, MO05-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Musicology And Child Development
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN05-2009
Skills
Certified Practitioner in Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (nearly completed training for Consultant and Trainer)
Certified Brainspotting Practitioner
Certified in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy
Certified in Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics
Trained in Play Therapy; Sandtray; Cognitive Behavior Therapy; Motivational Interviewing and Mindfulness
Certification
Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy
Brainspotting
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy
Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics
Integrative Treatment of Complex Trauma
Interests
Timeline
Therapist
Authentic Roots Counseling LLC
10.2025 - Current
Therapist
FamilyForward
08.2015 - 09.2025
Therapy Intern
Family Resource Center
08.2014 - 06.2015
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Washington University in St Louis
Bachelor of Arts - Musicology And Child Development
Vanderbilt University