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Merritt Benz
LCSW
Missouri
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As a licensed therapist and specially trained Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapist, Merritt Benz operates out of Missouri, bringing transformative mental health care directly to your home. Her unique practice marries traditional talk therapy with Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), offering you the opportunity to unlock your full potential and confront deeply rooted patterns that standard therapy may not effectively access. This exploratory blend of therapy welcomes all types of feelings and experiences, embracing the philosophy that we are the architects of our own changes; that by relinquishing resistance to the natural ebbs and flows of life, we can permit ourselves to perceive, understand, and invite positive alterations into our lives.

Benz understands the importance of comfort and adaptability in therapy settings, which is why she offers a more personal approach. The convenience of home-based treatments allows you to transition smoothly in and out of your therapy sessions, ensuring sufficient time for you to integrate and reflect upon your journey. As a reputable social worker and KAP therapist, Merritt has the expertise to navigate the coordinate personal and professional aspects of therapy confidently. Each individual is unique; hence, before initiating therapy, Merritt conducts a thorough assessment to determine whether KAP is the right fit for you. Even if it is your first foray into non-ordinary states of consciousness, you'll always have Merritt guiding you throughout the entire process. This comprehensive approach to KAP has demonstrated positive outcomes for treating a variety of conditions, including depression, anxiety, and PTSD. The integration of your journey into your everyday life is paramount in realizing the therapeutic implications of KAP. To know more, don't hesitate to reach out for a free consultation with Merritt Benz today. Services are offered through Caddis Consulting Co., LLC.
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Kansas City, MO, USA
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Education:
Yale University School of Medicine, Post Graduate Fellow, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Master of Social Work (MSW)

Languages spoken:
English

Conditions:
Addiction, Anger Management, Antisocial Personality, Anxiety, Attention-Deficit Disorder (ADHD), Autism, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Career Counseling, Chronic Illness, Combat Stress, Coping Skills, Death and Dying, Depression, Development Disorders, Difficult Psychedelic Experiences, Disability Adjustment, Domestic Violence, Eating Disorders, Family and Relationship Issues Specific to Veterans, Family Conflict, Gender Identity and Transgender Support, Grief, Identity Exploration, LGBTQ+ Issues, Life Coaching, Life Transitions, Loss and Bereavement Related to Military Service, Marital and Relationships, Medication Management, Military Sexual Trauma (MST), Mood Disorders, Moral Injury, Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Obesity, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Pain, Parenting, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Racial Trauma, Self-Esteem Issues, Sexual Issues, Sexual Orientation and Identity, Sleep Disorders, Stress, Substance Abuse, Survivor's Guilt, Transition Challenges for Veterans, Trauma, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Licenses:
Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker, #4708, Kansas, Licensed Clincial Social Worker, #2012029758, Missouri

Type of Therapy:
Ketamine, Psychedelic (General)

Training:
Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), Levels I-IV, MIndfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Certified Daring Way Facilitator based on the work of Brene Brown, Phd, Internal Family Systems, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT)

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