- Client-centered approach
- Practical skill building
- Men's wellbeing focus
About Benjamin
Benjamin Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Indiana. He brings 19 years of experience to his work and focuses on men's wellbeing among other concerns. He aims to make starting therapy feel manageable for people under stress.
Benjamin uses a client-centered style that treats each person as the expert on their life. He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to shape practical steps clients can try between sessions. Conversations are straightforward and goal-oriented when that fits a client's needs.
Common topics Benjamin addresses include stress, anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem, and relationship concerns. He also helps people with family problems, fatherhood issues, life purpose, seasonal affective disorder, social anxiety, and young adult transitions. He works with multicultural concerns as they come up in sessions.
Sessions focus on building skills, improving communication, and clarifying priorities. Benjamin emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental atmosphere and a strengths-based view so clients can notice progress faster. He encourages small, realistic changes that add up over time.
People who choose him often want a practical approach that still honors their personal values. He invites prospective clients to take a first step by completing the matching questionnaire and scheduling a session to see if the fit feels right.
Using evidence-based approaches in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and supporting each person to find their own solutions. It helps when someone needs a respectful space to make sense of their priorities and choices.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress when people want step-by-step strategies.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides tools for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal skills. It can help when anger, mood swings, or relationship conflicts get in the way of daily life.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with clients to match methods to goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean trying a mix of listening, CBT exercises, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing techniques until a good fit emerges.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as options are not listed here. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. They can also make regular practice and skill-building simpler to maintain between meetings.
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Experience
19+ years
Credentials
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He supports people working through stress, anxiety, depression, anger, low self-esteem, and relationship struggles. He also addresses fatherhood issues, family problems, seasonal affective disorder, social anxiety, and life purpose questions.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is client-centered and strengths-based, with practical tools from CBT and DBT and elements of mindfulness and motivational interviewing. Sessions aim to be collaborative and focused on usable skills.
What is his professional background?
He has 19 years of experience in the field and holds the LCSW credential. That experience guides a practical, down-to-earth approach to common life challenges.
Where is his practice located?
He is based in Indiana and provides services tied to that location. Please consider location when planning sessions.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the platform details for current pricing.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing the short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.