Suicide Prevention

𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐰𝐚𝐲, 𝐋𝐌𝐇𝐂, 𝐋𝐏𝐂, 𝐍𝐂𝐂, 𝐀𝐂𝐒 Founder & Clinical Director, Pacific Neurocounseling Carmen Benway is a licensed mental health counselor, Approved Clinical Supervisor, and founder of Pacific Neurocounseling. With experience in behavioral health dating back to 2011, she brings a broad clinical perspective shaped by her work with diverse populations across multiple treatment settings. Her professional background includes child welfare, psychiatric hospitalization, state-funded behavioral health programs, residential care, and outpatient counseling. Throughout her career, she has worked with individuals experiencing a wide range of mental health concerns, including those presenting with suicidal ideation, significant emotional distress, and complex treatment needs. Carmen understands the challenges clinicians face when evaluating suicide risk and determining appropriate interventions. Her approach emphasizes practical assessment skills, sound clinical judgment, and individualized responses that consider each client's circumstances and level of risk. As a continuing education instructor, Carmen is committed to making professional training accessible, engaging, and directly applicable to clinical practice. Her goal is to help behavioral health professionals build confidence in their clinical skills while providing thoughtful, ethical, and effective care.