- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness methods
About Benjamin
Benjamin Lighter is an Alabama Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with three years of clinical experience. He focuses on everyday problems like stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, and he lists anger among his areas of work. Ben presents himself as a straightforward counselor who responds quickly and stays practical in sessions.
He uses approaches that aim to make thinking and behavior clearer and more manageable. In conversation he helps people notice how thoughts and actions link together and then tests small changes to see what helps. He also uses client-centered methods that let the person lead the pace and topics of sessions.
Ben blends skills from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy with mindfulness and motivational interviewing. That mix supports managing panic, mood swings, and addictive patterns, and it can be applied to work stress or relationship strain without focusing on labels. He also addresses guilt, shame, and self-love concerns in grounded, step-by-step ways.
Sessions are described as responsive and practical. Ben aims to help people develop coping tools they can use between meetings. He encourages clear, goal-focused work rather than long sessions of undefined discussion.
To get started he asks people to use the site matching flow and schedule an initial appointment. He practices in Alabama and conducts sessions in English.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person leading conversations and setting goals. Online sessions using this approach let the client direct topics and the pace while the therapist listens and reflects. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions, and then tests small changes. That approach works well online when people want practical tools for anxiety, anger, or depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness which can be practiced and reviewed between sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, past efforts, and preferences, and will adapt methods in collaboration with the client. That means trying concrete skills, checking how they felt, and shifting direction if something isn't helpful.
The practical benefit of online sessions is fitting therapy into busy lives. Confirm current session options before booking so you know how meetings are scheduled. Online work can make it easier to have shorter check-ins, avoid travel time, and fit appointments into a lunch break or evening. Talk with the therapist about how sessions can be structured to practice skills between meetings and keep progress moving forward.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, anger, and related issues such as grief, addiction, and panic attacks.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, client-centered approach that combines CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to help people change thoughts and behaviors.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of experience as a counselor, working with a range of mood and coping concerns.
What credential and location does he hold?
He is an LPC licensed in Alabama and practices there.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.