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Benjamin (Ben) Keplar, LCSW

Based in Indiana Online sessions

Thoughtful, practical therapy for life challenges

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Years in practice
5
Credentials
LCSW
Licensed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Focus
Stress, Anxiety
Focus
Addictions
Focus
Self esteem
About

About Benjamin

Benjamin (Ben) Keplar is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Indiana. He centers his work on respect, compassion, and listening. Ben aims to move at each person's pace and helps them set practical goals they can reach.

Ben draws from client-centered therapy to create a nonjudgmental space. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness-based tools to address daily stress and habits. He helps people identify patterns, try small changes, and build coping skills that fit their life.

Background and approach

His practice covers a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, grief, and parenting. He also addresses issues such as trauma and abuse, relationship strain, career worries, and ADHD-related challenges. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, chronic illness, blended family issues, and intimacy-related concerns such as infidelity and alternative sex culture topics.

With five years of clinical experience, Ben brings practical knowledge to conversations about relapse prevention, communication problems, and impulse control. He avoids shaming language and works to reduce guilt and shame while supporting clear steps forward. His approach emphasizes collaboration and realistic problem solving.

Sessions are offered in English and can be scheduled to suit different routines. Ben supports people through life changes, parenting challenges, and moments when emotional or behavioral patterns feel overwhelming. He encourages straightforward discussion and small, manageable steps toward change.

Focus areas and approaches

What Benjamin works with

Everything Benjamin lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Benjamin helps people with.

Approaches Benjamin lists

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Online support

How therapeutic approaches come alive online

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's experience and priorities. The therapist listens closely, reflects what they hear, and works at the client's pace to build trust and clarity. This approach is useful when someone needs a calmer, nonjudgmental place to sort through problems.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It uses practical exercises and experiments to test new ways of thinking and acting, which can help with anxiety, depression, and habits like substance use.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, try methods that match those aims, and adjust as needed. Decisions about which tools to use happen together rather than being decided in advance.

Online formats offer flexibility for busy lives. Video calls work well for deeper conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit a short break at work or be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, between-session coaching, or when writing helps clarify thoughts. These options make it easier to fit therapy into day-to-day routines and to maintain momentum between visits.
Questions

Questions people ask about Benjamin

What kinds of problems can be addressed in sessions?

Ben works with many concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, grief, parenting, relationship issues, trauma, and work or career stress.

How would you describe Ben's therapy style?

He uses a client-centered style that emphasizes listening and respect, combined with practical methods like cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to build coping skills.

What is his clinical background and experience?

Ben holds an LCSW credential and has five years of clinical experience working in mental health and addictions settings.

Where is Ben located and licensed?

He practices in Indiana and holds an LCSW credential in that state.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What formats are available for therapy sessions?

Therapy can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are needed to begin working together?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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