For more than 25 years, Dr. Stephen L. Benson has served as a trusted clinical psychologist in Wichita, helping individuals, families, healthcare professionals, attorneys, and organizations navigate complex psychological, cognitive, and life challenges. As a licensed clinical psychologist and board-certified geropsychologist through the American Board of Professional Psychology, Dr. Benson has decades of expertise in the field. His expertise spans aging, dementia, neuropsychological evaluation, and forensic consultation; he provides thoughtful, evidence-based services grounded in experience, professionalism, and compassion.
Based in Wichita, Kansas, Dr. Benson works with adults and older adults seeking psychological care, as well as with attorneys, healthcare providers, courts, and organizations that require psychological consultation and evaluation services.
Originally from the Seattle area, Dr. Benson completed his doctoral training at the Rosemead School of Psychology in Los Angeles. Following graduate training, he completed a postdoctoral fellowship in San Antonio before establishing his professional practice in Wichita in 2000.
Throughout his career, Dr. Benson has developed a reputation for providing thorough psychological evaluation, practical clinical guidance, and objective consultation across a variety of settings. His work regularly brings together clinical, medical, family, and legal considerations, particularly when questions involve aging, cognitive decline, dementia, decision-making capacity, and guardianship concerns.
While every individual brings unique experiences and challenges to therapy, meaningful growth often begins with greater self-understanding. Dr. Benson's approach emphasizes thoughtful evaluation, practical guidance, and helping individuals gain insight into the emotional, cognitive, and life circumstances that shape their well-being.
His goal is to create an environment where individuals feel heard, respected, and supported while working toward greater clarity, resilience, and personal growth.
Dr. Benson is licensed as a Clinical Psychologist in both Kansas and California
He is also board-certified through the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP), a credential reflecting a higher level of verified expertise that is awarded only to psychologists who have demonstrated advanced competency through a rigorous peer-review process. It is one of the most respected credentials in the field.
In addition to his private practice work, Dr. Benson serves as an adjunct professor at Wichita State University, where he contributes to the education and development of future professionals.
Many of the situations addressed in Dr. Benson's practice involve more than one person. Family members, caregivers, physicians, attorneys, healthcare organizations, and courts are often important participants in the decision-making process.
Dr. Benson values collaboration and communication while maintaining appropriate professional and ethical standards. His goal is to provide clear information, thoughtful guidance, and objective evaluation that supports informed decisions and positive outcomes.
In addition to clinical work, Dr. Benson is a frequent consultant and speaker for professional and community audiences. He has presented on topics related to aging, dementia, cognitive assessment, capacity concerns, mental health, and forensic psychology.
His presentations are known for combining practical knowledge, professional expertise, and engaging discussion, making complex topics more accessible for healthcare providers, legal professionals, caregivers, and community organizations.
Based in Wichita, Kansas, Dr. Benson offers in-person psychological services to adults, older adults, and families across the region, serving communities such as Andover, Derby, Haysville, Goddard, Maize, Bel Aire, Park City, and beyond.
Beyond direct clinical care, he provides forensic consultation, capacity evaluations, guardianship support, expert witness services, and attorney consultation to legal, healthcare, and professional clients nationwide. His practice extends across Kansas and neighboring states, and, thanks to dual licensure in Kansas and California, it also reaches the West Coast, where he assists attorneys, healthcare providers, and fellow professionals throughout California.
For therapy, support with an aging family member, a cognitive evaluation, or professional consultation, Dr. Benson provides experienced psychological services tailored to your needs.
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