Benjamin Nielson

Practical, flexible therapy grounded in CBT principles

LCSW Utah

Experience: 6 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages: English

About Benjamin

Benjamin Nielson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Utah who centers his work on evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy while drawing on trauma-focused and mindfulness-based strategies.

Background and approach

He brings six years of clinical practice experience and a broader background working in community prevention, medical social work, and hospice settings, which inform a practical, adaptable approach to care.

His clinical interests include stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem concerns, along with related areas such as attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, and communication problems. Benjamin emphasizes the influence of relationships and environment on mental health and aims to respond to each person's current needs with compassion and flexibility.

Benjamin’s practice blends motivational interviewing and emotionally focused techniques with cognitive behavioral strategies to help clients build skills, process difficult experiences, and pursue meaningful changes. He encourages a collaborative process that respects where someone is starting from and adapts interventions to match goals and circumstances.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

Benjamin blends cognitive behavioral therapy and attachment-based therapy along with emotionally-focused methods to address thoughts, relationships, and emotional patterns. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety and panic, and to support mood regulation. Attachment-based therapy looks at how early and current relational patterns shape feelings and behavior, and it can be useful for challenges such as attachment issues, communication problems, and relationship distress. Emotionally-focused therapy emphasizes understanding and reorganizing emotional responses to strengthen emotional processing and improve interpersonal connection.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to explore goals, preferences, and what feels most effective in sessions, then adjusts methods over time so treatment fits evolving needs. This partnership helps tailor interventions whether the focus is coping with loss, managing addiction, or addressing trauma-related symptoms.

Online therapy with Benjamin is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow stepwise engagement for those who prefer written communication, and support consistent care when in-person visits are challenging.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Benjamin commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, anger, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue among other concerns.

What therapeutic styles does he use in sessions?

His approach draws from cognitive behavioral therapy, attachment-based methods, emotionally-focused therapy, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and trauma-focused techniques to match interventions to client needs.

What is his professional background?

Benjamin has six years of clinical practice experience and additional years working in community prevention, medical social work, and hospice which shaped his trauma-informed and multicultural sensitivity skills.

Where is Benjamin licensed and practicing?

He is licensed as an LCSW in Utah with licence number UT LCSW 9307740-3501 and provides services from that regional base.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only and he is not accepting international clients at this time.

What formats are available for meeting with him?

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

How does billing and cost work?

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

How do I begin working with him?

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

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefAnger managementCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Phobias Post-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Utah

Languages

English