Matthew R. Benic, LPC, NCC

Emergency Contacts

GMU Crisis Service:
703-993-2380, option 1
or
GMU Police: 703-993-2810
or
911
@caps_gmu
  • Healing in therapy got me like, "Look at me, breaking generational trauma and thriving" ✨️😌
  • Be sure to mark your calendar for our "LoveLife" event that celebrates life and everything it has to offer! Come celebrate life and create awareness for suicide prevention 💙

Plus, we've got tons of awesome giveaways, including t-shirts, prizes, and so much more! 🌟💖
  • 🌈✨Introducing Proudly United! ✨🌈 Safe, accepting, and student-centered ✨Together, let’s celebrate love, authenticity, and the radiant diversity that makes us Proudly United! 💖🌟
  • This Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, let's reach out, listen, and support those who may be struggling. Each and every one of us has the power to make a profound difference in the life of someone who truly needs our support. 

#SuicidePreventionMonth #SuicidePrevention #YouAreNotAlone #SPM24 #BeThe1To
  • We get it! Trust can be hard sometimes, but we are here to create a safe landing space for you. Come talk to us! 

Reach out to us by calling us at 703-993-2380 or visit our office at SUB 1, Room 3129.

P.S. Please don't try this at home 😄
Healing in therapy got me like, "Look at me, breaking generational trauma and thriving" ✨️😌
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Be sure to mark your calendar for our "LoveLife" event that celebrates life and everything it has to offer! Come celebrate life and create awareness for suicide prevention 💙

Plus, we've got tons of awesome giveaways, including t-shirts, prizes, and so much more! 🌟💖
Be sure to mark your calendar for our "LoveLife" event that celebrates life and everything it has to offer! Come celebrate life and create awareness for suicide prevention 💙 Plus, we've got tons of awesome giveaways, including t-shirts, prizes, and so much more! 🌟💖
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🌈✨Introducing Proudly United! ✨🌈 Safe, accepting, and student-centered ✨Together, let’s celebrate love, authenticity, and the radiant diversity that makes us Proudly United! 💖🌟
🌈✨Introducing Proudly United! ✨🌈 Safe, accepting, and student-centered ✨Together, let’s celebrate love, authenticity, and the radiant diversity that makes us Proudly United! 💖🌟
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This Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, let's reach out, listen, and support those who may be struggling. Each and every one of us has the power to make a profound difference in the life of someone who truly needs our support. 

#SuicidePreventionMonth #SuicidePrevention #YouAreNotAlone #SPM24 #BeThe1To
This Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, let's reach out, listen, and support those who may be struggling. Each and every one of us has the power to make a profound difference in the life of someone who truly needs our support. 

#SuicidePreventionMonth #SuicidePrevention #YouAreNotAlone #SPM24 #BeThe1To
This Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, let's reach out, listen, and support those who may be struggling. Each and every one of us has the power to make a profound difference in the life of someone who truly needs our support. 

#SuicidePreventionMonth #SuicidePrevention #YouAreNotAlone #SPM24 #BeThe1To
This Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, let's reach out, listen, and support those who may be struggling. Each and every one of us has the power to make a profound difference in the life of someone who truly needs our support. 

#SuicidePreventionMonth #SuicidePrevention #YouAreNotAlone #SPM24 #BeThe1To
This Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, let's reach out, listen, and support those who may be struggling. Each and every one of us has the power to make a profound difference in the life of someone who truly needs our support. #SuicidePreventionMonth #SuicidePrevention #YouAreNotAlone #SPM24 #BeThe1To
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We get it! Trust can be hard sometimes, but we are here to create a safe landing space for you. Come talk to us! Reach out to us by calling us at 703-993-2380 or visit our office at SUB 1, Room 3129. P.S. Please don't try this at home 😄
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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.