Benjamin (Ben) Keplar

Collaborative, practical therapy with respect and skill

LCSW Indiana

Experience: 5 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Benjamin

Benjamin (Ben) Keplar is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Indiana who centers his practice on collaborative, client-focused care and evidence-informed techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

Background and approach

He emphasizes respect, compassion, and attentive listening as the foundation for therapy, inviting clients to set their own pace while using practical tools to address stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, and a wide range of relationship and life-transition concerns.

Ben draws on a mix of approaches including client-centered methods, DBT skills, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to tailor interventions to each person’s needs. His areas of focus include family and relationship challenges, trauma and grief, intimacy and sexual diversity topics, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, impulse control and addiction, and career or parenting difficulties.

He avoids shaming or stigmatizing language and aims to create a respectful atmosphere where clients can work toward clearer goals and improved coping. With five years of clinical experience, Ben offers flexible session formats to fit different schedules and preferences.

Prospective clients in Indiana who speak English can begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling according to his availability.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Benjamin uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; this approach often supports work on anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. He also integrates Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes empathy, active listening, and aligning therapy to the client's pace and values to build trust and clarify goals. In some cases he draws from Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness for people struggling with intense emotions or relationship conflicts.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then adapts methods over time so therapy remains relevant and practical for the client.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for scheduling and for engaging in therapy from different places. These options can make it easier to fit regular sessions into a busy life and to use therapeutic tools between meetings, supporting steady progress while accommodating individual routines and needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

He works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship and family problems, trauma and grief, intimacy-related issues, caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, career and parenting challenges, ADHD, and related concerns.

What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?

The approach is client-centered and collaborative, using tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to help clients build skills and move toward their goals.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

He has five years of clinical experience working in mental health and addictions contexts and brings that background into his practice.

What are the therapist's credentials and location?

He is licensed as an LCSW in Indiana with license number IN LCSW 34008578A and practices from that state.

Are sessions available in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are provided in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats does he offer?

He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Self esteem Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shame ImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualityTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Indiana

Languages

English