Diane Benish, PhD

Pronouns

she/her/hers

Education

 PhD Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology, West Virginia University (2024)

 MA Counseling, West Virginia University (2023)

 MS Kinesiology, Sport and Exercise Psychology, Georgia Southern University (2020)

 BS Psychology, Robert Morris University (2016)

Licensure Status

Under supervision

Therapeutic orientation

My work is first established with a strong, supportive, and collaborative relationship between myself and the client. I integrate several approaches to best meet the needs of the individual including cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, solution-focused, mindfulness, and strength-based techniques. 

Areas of clinical interest

Anxiety, eating concerns, and issues of adjustment

Bio  

I am from Zelienople, Pennsylvania, and began my educational journey at Robert Morris University. It was here that I was introduced to sport psychology and started to integrate many of the concepts I was learning in the classroom to benefit my figure skating training. I have since invested in my education in areas of mental health and sport performance enhancement to best serve athlete populations. While a master’s student in Counseling (2022), I worked in the Carruth Center providing mental health services to WVU students. I also interned at Waynesburg University’s counseling center in 2023.

In my free time, I enjoy cycling classes, weight training, traveling, and spending time with family.