- CBT techniques
- Client-centered work
- Communication skills
About Benjamin
Benjamin Watkins is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Virginia with four years of clinical experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, addictions, grief, self-esteem, parenting strain, and anger. He also helps people dealing with LGBT-related concerns and compassion fatigue.
Watkins approaches sessions plainly and directly. He listens for what matters most and helps clients name patterns that keep them stuck. Conversations cover how feelings show up, what triggers them, and practical steps to change daily reactions. Sessions move from understanding toward concrete skills and small experiments to try between meetings.
He draws on Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize the client's perspective and on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. That combination supports work on panic, social anxiety, mood swings, and post-traumatic stress. It also guides work on communication problems, control issues, and rebuilding self-trust after loss.
Clients can expect short, clear goals and homework that feels doable. He often uses role-play to practice harder conversations and behavioral experiments to test new ways of coping. The focus is on what someone can do differently this week, not on long lectures or abstract theory.
Watkins offers sessions in English and practices in Virginia. He does not take international clients. To begin, prospective clients follow the site's matching steps and schedule a first appointment through the online process.
How his approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's own experience, giving space to talk through how anger shows up and what matters most to the person. This approach helps gather the details needed to set practical goals and choose which skills to try next.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In CBT the work is hands-on: identify unhelpful thoughts, test them with small experiments, and practice different behaviors to reduce reactivity. This is useful for panic, social anxiety, mood challenges, and managing bursts of anger.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative part of the work. The therapist will discuss options, try methods in session, and adjust based on how well a technique fits the client's needs and goals. Clients are invited to give feedback so the plan can change as progress happens.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific online options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week - for example shorter check-ins during a break, or scheduling around work hours. It can also let people do behavioral experiments in their usual settings and then discuss results in the next session.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related problems does he address?
He works with anger linked to stress, relationship control issues, resentment, and frustration that shows up at work or home.
What is his style in sessions?
Sessions are direct and practical, focusing on identifying triggers, testing new responses, and practicing skills between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of experience as a practicing counselor working with mood, anxiety, trauma, and related concerns.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He holds the LPC credential and practices in Virginia under the title Licensed Professional Counselor.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with clients outside the United States?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start sessions with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.