Abigail Bensko, LPC

Colorado · 3 years in practice

Abigail Bensko is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Colorado with three years of clinical experience.

License and registration

LPC, Colorado: LPC.0018642 · expires August 2027
LPC, Arizona: LPC-22698 · expires November 2027
NPI: 1376218214 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 3
Languages: English

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About Abigail

Abigail Bensko is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Colorado with three years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and the effects of trauma and abuse. Abigail aims to make the first step feel doable and acknowledges the courage it takes to reach out.

She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about what matters most. Sessions center on listening first, then finding practical ways to ease symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.

Background and approach

Abigail favors clear, down-to-earth language so conversations stay focused and useful. Her work includes support for people facing big life changes and for those dealing with relationship strain and communication problems. She also supports individuals coping with blended family challenges, substance use concerns, and issues common to first responders.

Abigail is familiar with disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD) and with self-harm concerns, and she approaches those topics with care. Abigail uses several approaches that fit different needs, including Emotionally-Focused Therapy, client-centered methods, and cognitive behavioral techniques. She adapts sessions to what the person needs in the moment, combining talk work with practical tools to try between meetings.

People who prefer straightforward feedback and a warm, listening presence tend to do well with her style. Abigail offers sessions by video, phone, live chat, and text messaging to make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Abigail lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Depression
Coping with life changes
Blended family issues
Communication problems
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Drug and alcohol addiction
First responder issues
Life purpose
Self-harm

Approaches Abigail names

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Online support

Approach and benefits of online emotional work

Abigail uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people notice and name strong feelings and to build healthier emotional responses in relationships. This approach is useful for people who feel stuck in painful interaction patterns and want clearer emotional understanding.

She also draws on client-centered therapy, which emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental listening stance so the person leads the pace and focus of sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is part of her toolbox too; CBT helps people identify thought patterns and try concrete behavioral changes to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms.

Finding the right approach is often a collaborative process. Abigail will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then tailor methods and exercises to fit those needs. She checks in regularly to see what is working and adjusts the plan as needed.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face interaction and visual cues. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging make it easier to fit brief check-ins into a busy day or to continue momentum between sessions. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to use alongside work, family, and daily life.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Abigail help with?

She helps people managing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes, along with relationship strain and communication problems.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Abigail uses a warm, listening approach that focuses on understanding feelings first, then introducing practical skills and steps to try between sessions.

What is her clinical background?

She has three years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including addiction, first responder issues, and disruptive mood dysregulation disorder.

What credentials and location are on record?

She holds the LPC credential and practices in Colorado with licensure noted as AZ LPC and CO LPC.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not taking international clients at this time.

What session formats are available for working together?

Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How are costs handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with Abigail?

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