- CBT strategies
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Benjamin
Benjamin Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Indiana with 19 years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, family and parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem issues, relationship difficulties, and depression. He also lists work around fatherhood, men’s issues, multicultural concerns, seasonal affective disorder, social anxiety and phobia, and young adult concerns.
He uses a client-centered style that treats the person as the expert in their life. Sessions often draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and motivational interviewing to help people find practical steps forward.
In a typical session he focuses on clear, workable strategies. He helps people practice skills they can use between meetings. Conversations are direct and focused on the problems the person brings in, like managing anxious reactions or improving communication with others.
Benjamin has nearly two decades working in social work settings and outpatient care. That background informs how he blends skills-based approaches with a client-centered stance. He pays attention to life roles such as fatherhood and work stress when those come up in sessions.
People can expect straightforward goal-setting and skill practice. He supports work on seasonal mood shifts and social anxiety symptoms with concrete techniques. To start, readers should confirm current session options before booking.
How his approaches work for online sessions
Benjamin offers work grounded in client-centered practice and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Client-centered practice means the conversation follows the person’s priorities and goals, with the therapist helping to clarify what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical exercises to change patterns that keep problems going.He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. DBT skills are presented as concrete techniques people can try between sessions to notice triggers, regulate their responses, and handle conflict more calmly.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean mixing CBT exercises, DBT skills training, and motivational interviewing to support specific changes.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so readers should confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around daily life, shorten travel time, and allow quick check-ins during busy weeks. It can also let people use phone or lower-bandwidth options when video is difficult, or schedule sessions that fit a break at work rather than a longer commute.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and self-esteem issues, plus family and parenting-related problems.
What therapy style does he use?
He uses a client-centered approach and draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and motivational interviewing.
How much experience does he have?
He has 19 years of experience as a clinician, including many years practicing as an LCSW in Indiana.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Indiana.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him from another country?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost work?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first appointment?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.