Geno Beniek

EJ Beniek Private Practice

32104 Stearns Cty Rd #1

St Cloud, MN 56303

Phone Number: (320) 267-0531

Email: ejbeniek@stcloudstate.edu

My basic approach to therapy is that people have within themselves the resources to get unstuck. It is my task as a therapist to find the door that will access the strengths and resources which couples have perhaps marginalized or "forgotten" to use in times of stress. I utilize a systemic/narrative approach in which the story of each individual is important for the full development of the marriage/relationship.

I have been a therapist for many seasons and had been married over 36 yrs before my wife died of metastatic breast cancer in March 2009. We have three adult daughters and five grandchildren. I have learned to appreciate the creativity required to be married and hopefully the humility to know I still have more to learn on this new part of my journey.

I do work with engaged and committed couples and the whole spectrum of marriages, attachments, and partnerships, as well as individual clients.

Gender: Male

Graduate Degree: MA

University: University of San Francisco

Graduate Degree: MDiv

University: St John's University

License: Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

License: Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

Certifications/Awards/Memberships/Publications:

Elected Clinical Member, Am Assn of Marriage & Family Therapists

Member, MN Assn of Marriage & Family Therapists

Approved Clinical Supervisor, MN Board of Marriage & Family Therapy