Benny Chavez, MSW, PLMHP, PCMSW

Therapist | he/him

Email: BChavez@NorthsideBHG.com 

Direct Phone: 402.413.6246

Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/benny-chavez-lincoln-ne/1358815

Benny graduated from UNL with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice. After working at a short-term residential treatment center, he decided to do more and attended UNO, graduating with his Master’s in Social Work in May 2024.

Benny is experienced in working with drug and alcohol concerns, mental health symptoms, transitional issues, locating community resources, and emotional struggles. He has a passion for helping people address and cope with struggles in their lives by utilizing a trauma-informed approach, DBT-informed practices, and Interpersonal Process Therapy.

Benny believes developing healthy and supportive relationships is important, placing this into practice by ensuring that he works collaboratively with each individual to create a treatment plan that achieves desired goals. 

Benny provides therapy services to older adolescents and young adults. He is bilingual (Spanish) and is in network with ALL Blue Cross Blue Shield plans, UHC Medicaid, Molina Medicaid, Nebraska Total Care Medicaid, Ambetter, Aetna, Midlands Choice, and Cigna insurance plans. He has various openings throughout the week to include after school or work options.