Matthew R. Benic, LPC, NCC

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GMU Crisis Service:
703-993-2380, option 1
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  • Understanding Anxiety: Unveiling the Invisible Struggle 🧠✨Anxiety can make you feel alone and overwhelmed. Be gentle with yourself, celebrate small achievements, and remember, anxiety doesn't define you. 

🌟 Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. We are here to support you, reach out to us!

#AnxietySymptoms #MentalHealthMatters #AnxietyJourney #SelfCare #MasonCAPS #GMU_CAPS #gmucampus
  • 🌈 It’s Bisexuality Awareness Week! πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

Let's celebrate love in all its beautiful forms! πŸ©·πŸ’œπŸ’™ This Bisexuality Awareness Week, let's spread love, acceptance, and understanding. Bisexuality is a beautiful part of the LGBTQ+ spectrum.

#BisexualityAwarenessWeek #LoveisLove #Youarevalid #LGBTQ #SpreadLove #Bivisibility #Bisexuality #gmu #gmucaps #gmucampus
  • 🌟 Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month 🌟 Join us in honoring the rich history and contributions of the Hispanic community. Swipe for a treasure trove of educational resources and to learn about this vibrant community. Let's learn, grow, and celebrate together! 🌎

 #HispanicHeritageMonth
  • Ready to explore the journey of self-discovery as a male-identified individual? Join our Men and Masculinity Therapy Group and unlock the power of embracing your true self. 🌟 Let's break the stigma and build healthier, happier lives together. 🌟 

#MenAndMasculinity #SelfDiscovery #BreakTheStigma #gmu #gmucampus #gmucaps
  • πŸŒ™βœ¨ Dive into the soothing world of ASMR and let your worries drift away on a cloud of relaxation. 🎧✨ 

Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) may bring therapeutic benefits by reducing heart rate and regulating positive and negative affect (Poerio et al., 2018).
#ASMRMagic #RelaxAndChill
Understanding Anxiety: Unveiling the Invisible Struggle 🧠✨Anxiety can make you feel alone and overwhelmed. Be gentle with yourself, celebrate small achievements, and remember, anxiety doesn't define you. 🌟 Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. We are here to support you, reach out to us! #AnxietySymptoms #MentalHealthMatters #AnxietyJourney #SelfCare #MasonCAPS #GMU_CAPS #gmucampus
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🌈 It’s Bisexuality Awareness Week! πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

Let's celebrate love in all its beautiful forms! πŸ©·πŸ’œπŸ’™ This Bisexuality Awareness Week, let's spread love, acceptance, and understanding. Bisexuality is a beautiful part of the LGBTQ+ spectrum.

#BisexualityAwarenessWeek #LoveisLove #Youarevalid #LGBTQ #SpreadLove #Bivisibility #Bisexuality #gmu #gmucaps #gmucampus
🌈 It’s Bisexuality Awareness Week! πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

Let's celebrate love in all its beautiful forms! πŸ©·πŸ’œπŸ’™ This Bisexuality Awareness Week, let's spread love, acceptance, and understanding. Bisexuality is a beautiful part of the LGBTQ+ spectrum.

#BisexualityAwarenessWeek #LoveisLove #Youarevalid #LGBTQ #SpreadLove #Bivisibility #Bisexuality #gmu #gmucaps #gmucampus
🌈 It’s Bisexuality Awareness Week! πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

Let's celebrate love in all its beautiful forms! πŸ©·πŸ’œπŸ’™ This Bisexuality Awareness Week, let's spread love, acceptance, and understanding. Bisexuality is a beautiful part of the LGBTQ+ spectrum.

#BisexualityAwarenessWeek #LoveisLove #Youarevalid #LGBTQ #SpreadLove #Bivisibility #Bisexuality #gmu #gmucaps #gmucampus
🌈 It’s Bisexuality Awareness Week! πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

Let's celebrate love in all its beautiful forms! πŸ©·πŸ’œπŸ’™ This Bisexuality Awareness Week, let's spread love, acceptance, and understanding. Bisexuality is a beautiful part of the LGBTQ+ spectrum.

#BisexualityAwarenessWeek #LoveisLove #Youarevalid #LGBTQ #SpreadLove #Bivisibility #Bisexuality #gmu #gmucaps #gmucampus
🌈 It’s Bisexuality Awareness Week! πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ Let's celebrate love in all its beautiful forms! πŸ©·πŸ’œπŸ’™ This Bisexuality Awareness Week, let's spread love, acceptance, and understanding. Bisexuality is a beautiful part of the LGBTQ+ spectrum. #BisexualityAwarenessWeek #LoveisLove #Youarevalid #LGBTQ #SpreadLove #Bivisibility #Bisexuality #gmu #gmucaps #gmucampus
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🌟 Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month 🌟 Join us in honoring the rich history and contributions of the Hispanic community. Swipe for a treasure trove of educational resources and to learn about this vibrant community. Let's learn, grow, and celebrate together! 🌎

 #HispanicHeritageMonth
🌟 Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month 🌟 Join us in honoring the rich history and contributions of the Hispanic community. Swipe for a treasure trove of educational resources and to learn about this vibrant community. Let's learn, grow, and celebrate together! 🌎

 #HispanicHeritageMonth
🌟 Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month 🌟 Join us in honoring the rich history and contributions of the Hispanic community. Swipe for a treasure trove of educational resources and to learn about this vibrant community. Let's learn, grow, and celebrate together! 🌎

 #HispanicHeritageMonth
🌟 Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month 🌟 Join us in honoring the rich history and contributions of the Hispanic community. Swipe for a treasure trove of educational resources and to learn about this vibrant community. Let's learn, grow, and celebrate together! 🌎

 #HispanicHeritageMonth
🌟 Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month 🌟 Join us in honoring the rich history and contributions of the Hispanic community. Swipe for a treasure trove of educational resources and to learn about this vibrant community. Let's learn, grow, and celebrate together! 🌎 #HispanicHeritageMonth
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Ready to explore the journey of self-discovery as a male-identified individual? Join our Men and Masculinity Therapy Group and unlock the power of embracing your true self. 🌟 Let's break the stigma and build healthier, happier lives together. 🌟 #MenAndMasculinity #SelfDiscovery #BreakTheStigma #gmu #gmucampus #gmucaps
1 week ago
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πŸŒ™βœ¨ Dive into the soothing world of ASMR and let your worries drift away on a cloud of relaxation. 🎧✨ Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) may bring therapeutic benefits by reducing heart rate and regulating positive and negative affect (Poerio et al., 2018). #ASMRMagic #RelaxAndChill
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Licensed Professional Counselor

Matthew (or Matt) is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia and a National Certified Counselor (NCC) with the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC). He obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Wittenberg University and two Master’s Degrees in Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling from Walsh University. Matt has been working in college counseling centers since 2015 including Kenyon College, East Carolina University, and Miami University of Ohio, and is thrilled to be a member of CAPS at George Mason University. He also has experience in community mental health and inpatient psychiatric care and has offered individual therapy, group therapy, couples therapy, workshops, and presentations on various mental health topics throughout his career. Matt practices from a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) theoretical orientation with some ACT therapy, Mindfulness, Solution-Focused, Reality Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy mixed in for flavor. He highly enjoys working with undergraduate and graduate/Ph.D. level students and his areas of interest include students with anxiety disorders, mood disorders, adjustment disorders, sleep concerns, homesickness, stress management issues, LGBTQI+ student concerns, students involved in Greek life, student athletes, any type of relationship concerns, and working with male identified students on men’s issues.