- 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 who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship strain, parenting concerns, and self-esteem challenges. Benjamin also focuses on fatherhood issues, multicultural concerns, seasonal affective disorder, and social anxiety.
He uses a client-centered style that treats the person as the expert in their life. That means sessions focus on what matters to the individual and build from their strengths. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to address thoughts, behaviors, and emotional triggers in practical ways.
Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are part of his toolbox when people need help staying present or finding the motivation to change. He also uses solution-focused techniques to set clear, short-term goals and track progress. Those methods are used to reduce reactivity, manage frustration, and rebuild better patterns of relating.
Benjamin has worked in many settings over his career and has experience with a wide range of concerns often linked to anger and stress. He talks plainly in sessions and offers concrete skills for handling tense moments, repairing communication, and lowering long-term arousal. Sessions look at small changes that make day-to-day interactions easier.
He conducts work in English and does not take international clients. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site. The cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building from a person's strengths. Online sessions using this approach prioritize the individual's goals and let them steer what to address in each meeting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with practical exercises and homework. Online CBT can include brief skill practice, thought records, and focused problem-solving between sessions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. Delivered remotely, DBT skills training and coaching aim to lower reactivity and improve responses during tense moments.Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss options and try methods that fit the client's needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions often mix strategies so skills can be practiced and adjusted over time.
The original biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people use written exercises, audio prompts, or guided practices between meetings to reinforce skills for managing anger and stress.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with related to anger?
He addresses anger alongside stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting and self-esteem issues. He also focuses on fatherhood issues and family problems connected to anger.
What is his therapeutic style in sessions?
He uses a client-centered approach that builds on the person's strengths and preferences. Therapy often includes CBT and DBT techniques for managing reactions and changing patterns.
How long has he practiced?
He has 19 years of experience as a clinician and holds the LCSW credential. That background includes work with a wide range of adult concerns linked to anger and stress.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He practices in Indiana and holds the LCSW credential in that state. Sessions are provided in English.
Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only and he is not accepting international clients. Please plan accordingly when booking.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking since the original biography does not list specific formats. The site matching process will clarify how sessions are delivered.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing appears during the sign-up and matching steps.
How do I get started scheduling a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform. That begins the intake and scheduling process.