- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Benjamin
Benjamin Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Indiana with 19 years of experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship strain, and parenting concerns. He also focuses on fatherhood issues, life purpose, men’s issues, multicultural concerns, seasonal affective disorder, social anxiety, and challenges common to young adults.
Smith describes a client-centered, strength-based way of working. He treats the person in front of him as the expert and uses practical methods to address everyday problems. Sessions typically mix direct skills practice with collaborative problem solving and close attention to personal values.
In therapy he draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and Mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity. Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused tools help people clarify goals and take concrete steps forward.
People come to him when they feel stuck after changes at work, in relationships, or with their health. He works with concerns about family problems and parenting, and with men who want to tackle identity or role pressures. He also supports people who are dealing with low self-esteem or questions about life purpose.
His style is straightforward and practical. He aims to help clients build skills they can use between sessions. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building on a person's strengths. The therapist treats the client as the expert, supporting their goals and preferences. This approach suits people who want a collaborative, respectful process.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and replace them with practical alternatives. It works well for anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching clear skills and homework tasks. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) contributes emotion regulation and distress-tolerance skills that reduce reactivity and improve relationships.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, past experiences, and what feels most useful. That discussion guides whether more CBT skills, DBT strategies, mindfulness practice, or motivational interviewing will be emphasized.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting appointments into a busy week and keeping continuity after life changes. Because the biography does not specify session formats, confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to practice skills between sessions and to schedule shorter check-ins when needed.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship strain, parenting and family problems, plus fatherhood issues and life purpose questions.
How does he approach feeling stuck?
He uses a client-centered, strength-based approach that combines practical skills, problem solving, and goal-focused tools to help people move forward.
How much experience does he have?
He has 19 years of experience as a clinician and holds an LCSW credential in Indiana.
Where is he based and licensed?
He is based in Indiana and practices as an LCSW in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs and subscription handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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