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Henry Donald Benson JR., PhD

(50 Ratings)

Specializes in: Psychology

Professional interests include: depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and more.

30 Ardisia Lane
Saint Johns, FL 32259

(904) 376-3800

Henry Donald Benson JR., PhD is a psychologist in Saint Johns, FL specializing in psychology. Henry Donald Benson JR., PhD is affiliated with Baptist Health, BAPTIST BEHAVIORAL HEALTH LLC and Baptist Behavioral Health LLC.

Office Locations

30 Ardisia Lane
Saint Johns, FL 32259

(904) 376-3800

(904) 390-7405

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Baptist Behavioral Health LLC

8355 Merchants Gate Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32222

(904) 376-3800

(904) 390-7419

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Some issues Henry Donald Benson JR., PhD can help you with:

Anxiety

Anxiety is a generic name given to a variety of conditions characterized by unusual amounts of fear and worry, especially unrealistic fears and tension. People who suffer from anxiety often are aware that their fears are irrational, but that knowledge does not make the feeling of being scared and anxious go away. To qualify as anxiety, symptoms must last for 6 months or more and interfere with the way a person lives their daily life. Some cases may be mild, where, for example, a person simply avoids certain situations. Other cases can be severe enough to be disabling.

Some of the specific conditions covered under the general label of anxiety include:

Generalized anxiety disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Social phobia
Panic disorder

Collectively, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issues diagnosed in the United States -- even more common than depression. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with anxiety, and it is extremely common for a person with anxiety to have another illness at the same time, such as depression, a physical illness, or substance abuse.

Treatment for anxiety usually involves medication and psychotherapy together. Medications used may include antidepressants (which also work for anxiety), anti-anxiety medications, or beta blockers (which can be used to control the physical symptoms of anxiety). Psychotherapy can be useful to teach patients new ways of thinking and reacting so that they can manage their feelings of worry and fear. Support groups can also be very effective for anxiety, and they can be a form of treatment themselves for social phobias. Stress management, relaxation techniques, and meditation all help reduce feelings of anxiety or of being out of control. Finally, having a strong support network of family and friends is an excellent way to help manage the difficulties of life with anxiety.

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a disorder that causes emotional instability. Once triggered, people with BPD experience more intense feelings that influence how they treat others and themselves. Essentially, people with BPD "hear" amplified emotions at a higher volume and for longer periods of time than those without BPD. Some who have BPD describe "being on the border," often feeling insecure and split between both negative and positive feelings. Mood swings, impulsivity, and insecurity are all hallmark symptoms of borderline personality disorder. No single cause of BPD is known, but it may arise from factors such as:

Physical brain development: Researchers have found that people with BPD had differences in the frontal cortex, hippocampus, and amygdala - the parts of the brain that control decision making and behavioral and emotional regulation. Brain differences in people with BPD typically occur during childhood development.
Neglect and abuse: Neglect from one or more caregivers and any form of abuse (both in childhood and adulthood) are factors that may contribute to BPD.
Genetics: People with a family history of BPD, mental health problems, or addiction problems are more prone to be diagnosed with BPD.

As BPD is rooted in an unstable sense of self and intense personal emotions, symptoms of BPD may vary between patients. Common symptoms of BPD include:

Rapidly changing moods
Black and white thinking
ntense and unstable relationships
Distorted self-image
Self-harming behavior
Dissociation (feeling detached from one's environment, body, and/or thoughts)
Anger issues

Borderline personality disorder is diagnosed by a psychologist, psychiatrist, clinical social worker, or other mental health professional. The disorder is a type of "Cluster B" personality disorder, which are chronic conditions characterized by unstable and dysfunctional behaviors that affect one's relationships with others. People with BPD often have co-existing mental conditions, such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, or substance abuse.

Borderline personality disorder is known to develop and become present during adolescence, however, mental health providers rarely diagnose anyone under the age of 18 with BPD. Mental health providers analyze behaviors, family history, and discuss symptoms with their patients, which may lead to a diagnosis using the DSM-5 criteria for BPD.

Borderline personality disorder is treated with psychotherapy and oral medications. Forms of therapy like dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help people with BPD identify self-destructive attitudes and harmful behaviors, which they may then be able to manage or change. Group therapy is another treatment option which may improve people with BPD's ability to share their emotions and to promote positivity. Psychiatrists may prescribe patients antidepressants and/or anxiety medications such as Prozac (fluoxetine), Wellbutrin (bupropion), and Zoloft (sertraline). Some patients may receive antipsychotic drugs which can help stabilize mood and reduce impulsivity.

With consistent treatment, people with BPD are able to recognize and prevent destructive behaviors and mood swings, typically by changing their patterns of thought. Many people with borderline personality disorder are able to live successful and healthy lives.

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
Unusual sleep or eating habits
Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
Physical aches and pains
Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Henry Donald Benson JR., PhD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

individual therapy

In 2013, Henry Donald Benson JR., PhD performed more individual therapy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Florida.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Henry Donald Benson JR., PhD treated as a psychologist in Saint Johns, FL during 2015 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Henry Donald Benson JR., PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	90

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Henry Donald Benson JR., PhD.

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	28

**Age**
From 65 to 74	26
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Henry Donald Benson JR., PhD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Henry Donald Benson JR., PhD treated during 2015 were depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Henry Donald Benson JR., PhD treated as a psychologist in Saint Johns, FL during 2016 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Henry Donald Benson JR., PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	144

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Henry Donald Benson JR., PhD.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	15
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Henry Donald Benson JR., PhD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Henry Donald Benson JR., PhD treated during 2016 were depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	46
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Henry Donald Benson JR., PhD treated as a psychologist in Saint Johns, FL during 2017 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Henry Donald Benson JR., PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	254

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Henry Donald Benson JR., PhD.

**Gender**
Male	23
Female	37

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Henry Donald Benson JR., PhD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Henry Donald Benson JR., PhD treated during 2017 were depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Henry Donald Benson JR., PhD treated as a psychologist in Saint Johns, FL during 2018 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Henry Donald Benson JR., PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	383

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Henry Donald Benson JR., PhD.

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	28

**Age**
From 65 to 74	25
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Henry Donald Benson JR., PhD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Henry Donald Benson JR., PhD treated during 2018 were depression, high cholesterol, hypertension and diabetes.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	35
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Henry Donald Benson JR., PhD treated as a psychologist in Saint Johns, FL during 2019 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Henry Donald Benson JR., PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	489

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Henry Donald Benson JR., PhD.

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	39

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	60
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Henry Donald Benson JR., PhD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Henry Donald Benson JR., PhD treated during 2019 were depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	40
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Henry Donald Benson JR., PhD treated as a psychologist in Saint Johns, FL during 2020 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Henry Donald Benson JR., PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	529

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Henry Donald Benson JR., PhD.

**Gender**
Male	23
Female	32

**Age**
From 65 to 74	31
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Henry Donald Benson JR., PhD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Henry Donald Benson JR., PhD treated during 2020 were depression, high cholesterol, hypertension and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Henry Donald Benson JR., PhD treated as a psychologist in Saint Johns, FL during 2021 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Henry Donald Benson JR., PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	489

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Henry Donald Benson JR., PhD.

**Gender**
Male	16
Female	30

**Age**
From 65 to 74	31
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Henry Donald Benson JR., PhD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Henry Donald Benson JR., PhD treated during 2021 were depression, high cholesterol, hypertension and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	35
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Henry Donald Benson JR., PhD treated as a psychologist in Saint Johns, FL during 2022 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Henry Donald Benson JR., PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	470

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Henry Donald Benson JR., PhD.

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	31

**Age**
From 65 to 74	26
From 75 to 84	11
85 and over	0
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Henry Donald Benson JR., PhD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Henry Donald Benson JR., PhD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	67
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	35
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Henry Donald Benson JR., PhD treated as a psychologist in Saint Johns, FL during 2023 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Henry Donald Benson JR., PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	422

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Henry Donald Benson JR., PhD.

**Gender**
Male	12
Female	34

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	33
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Henry Donald Benson JR., PhD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Henry Donald Benson JR., PhD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	54
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Henry Donald Benson JR., PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Henry Donald Benson JR., PhD treated as a psychologist in Saint Johns, FL were mental health therapy.

mental health therapy	363

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Henry Donald Benson JR., PhD.

**Gender**
Male	19
Female	28

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	10
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	1
85 and over	0
Less than 65	5
65 to 74	28

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Henry Donald Benson JR., PhD From 2015 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Henry Donald Benson JR., PhD treated were depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	71
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	1
Dementia	0

Education & Training

He completed residency at Northeast Florida State Hospital - Macclenny, FL. He has a state license in Florida.

Residency: Northeast Florida State Hospital - Macclenny, FL

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Henry Donald Benson JR., PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baptist Health

BAPTIST BEHAVIORAL HEALTH LLC

Baptist Behavioral Health LLC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Henry Donald Benson JR., PhD appears to accept the following insurance providers: TRICARE Prime, Aetna National Advantage Program, Medicare Advantage, Aetna Managed Choice, MultiPlan, Aetna Open Choice PPO, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Medicare, Railroad Medicare, Cigna, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), AARP, ValueOptions, Florida Self Directed Care, Veteran's Affairs Community Care Network, Florida Blue - Indemnity (PHS), Gold Kidney Health Plan, Oscar Health, Florida Blue - MyBlue, Florida Blue - PPO (PPC), Florida Blue - Blue Options (Network Blue), Commercial, Plans Not Accepted, Aetna HMO, POS, QPOS, USAACCESS, Aetna Signature Administrator, Other, Florida Blue - HMO BlueCare, Aetna Whole Health, Aetna Medicare Choice, Premier and Eagle Plans, UMR Baptist Health Employees and Aetna Elect Choice / Health Choices.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Henry Donald Benson JR., PhD accepts the following insurance providers:

TRICARE Prime

Aetna National Advantage Program

Medicare Advantage

Aetna Managed Choice

MultiPlan

Aetna Open Choice PPO

United Healthcare

TRICARE

Medicare

Railroad Medicare

Cigna

OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)

AARP

ValueOptions

Florida Self Directed Care

Veteran's Affairs Community Care Network

Florida Blue - Indemnity (PHS)

Gold Kidney Health Plan

Oscar Health

Florida Blue - MyBlue

Florida Blue - PPO (PPC)

Florida Blue - Blue Options (Network Blue)

Commercial

Plans Not Accepted

Aetna HMO, POS, QPOS, USAACCESS

Aetna Signature Administrator

Other

Florida Blue - HMO BlueCare

Aetna Whole Health

Aetna Medicare Choice, Premier and Eagle Plans

UMR Baptist Health Employees

Aetna Elect Choice / Health Choices

Ratings & Reviews

Henry Donald Benson JR., PhD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 50 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Henry Donald Benson JR., PhD from all over the web to help you find the right in Saint Johns, FL.

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