- Years in practice
- 19
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Indiana
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Parenting issues
About Benjamin
Benjamin Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing from Indiana. He brings 19 years of clinical experience and a calm, practical approach to sessions. Parents often find his style direct but warm when they need help with stress, parenting concerns, or relationship strain.
He centers sessions on the person in front of him. He uses client-centered methods so the client's priorities lead the work. Benjamin also draws on cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness techniques to help people change unhelpful thoughts and build day-to-day coping skills.
Background and approach
Many people come to him for anxiety, depression, anger, or low self-esteem. He also works with concerns tied to fatherhood issues, multicultural stress, seasonal affective disorder, social anxiety, and life purpose. He speaks plainly and focuses on what can change now.
Sessions often include problem-solving, goal setting, and short skill-building exercises. Motivational interviewing is used when someone wants help finding internal motivation for change. Dialectical behavior therapy skills appear when emotional regulation and distress tolerance are needed.
Benjamin aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where people can talk honestly. He helps parents and individuals clarify goals, try practical strategies, and track what works. He encourages small steps and real-world practice between meetings.
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.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Relationship issues
- Depression
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Benjamin lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches that translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's goals and experience, letting the client guide what matters most. It helps when someone wants a respectful space to sort priorities and identify next steps. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns; it is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress reduction.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to choose methods that fit their goals and lifestyle. That might mean trying CBT exercises for a few weeks, adding mindfulness practice, or using motivational interviewing to boost commitment to change.
Online therapy makes these approaches more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues for deeper work. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick check-ins, homework support, or when someone prefers writing to speaking. These options let people practice skills between sessions and keep therapy consistent with busy lives.
Questions people ask about Benjamin
What concerns does Benjamin commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, low self-esteem, relationship issues, and parenting concerns, plus related topics like fatherhood issues and social anxiety.
What is his general therapy style?
He practices a client-centered approach, using techniques from cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods to meet practical goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Benjamin has 19 years of experience in clinical practice and has worked across a range of settings and concerns during that time.
Where is he based and what credentials does he hold?
He is located in Indiana and holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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