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Benjamin Smith

Practical, collaborative therapy rooted in CBT

LCSW Indiana

Experience
19 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Family, Parenting
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Benjamin

Benjamin Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Indiana who centers his work on evidence-informed methods to help clients manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship and family concerns.

Background and approach

He favors a client-centered stance that highlights a person’s strengths while using practical strategies drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to address specific goals.

With 19 years of professional experience, he brings sustained clinical work with people facing parenting challenges, fatherhood issues, self-esteem struggles, anger management, social anxiety, seasonal mood shifts, and questions about life purpose. He also attends to multicultural concerns and matters affecting men's mental health, tailoring approaches to each person's circumstances and preferences.

Benjamin aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental environment where clients are treated as the experts on their own lives while the therapist offers structure, skills, and guidance. He emphasizes collaboration, practical skill-building, and measurable steps so clients can make meaningful changes aligned with their values and priorities.

Approach-Focused Online Therapy with Practical Tools

Benjamin incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop concrete skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. He also uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a supportive, respectful space where the client's own goals and perspectives shape the work. When emotion regulation and interpersonal challenges arise, elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) are available to teach practical coping skills and improve distress tolerance.

Deciding on the best approach is a collaborative process, and the therapist will work with each person to choose methods that match their needs, values, and goals. Together they set priorities, try strategies, and adjust the plan as progress is observed.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, maintain continuity of care, and access evidence-informed approaches from wherever the client is located in Indiana.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family conflicts, parenting and fatherhood issues, anger, self-esteem, social anxiety and phobia, seasonal affective disorder, and life purpose questions.
How would you describe his therapeutic approach and style?
He combines a client-centered, strengths-based stance with practical approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to help clients set goals and learn skills.
What is his background and professional experience?
He has 19 years of experience in the field and has developed long-term practice using multiple evidence-informed methods to support a range of emotional and interpersonal concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with licence number IN LCSW 34006845A and practices in Indiana.
Does he offer therapy in other languages or to international clients?
He provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats does he use for online therapy?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions with this therapist?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are billed through a subscription 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 then scheduling sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteem

Also works with

Relationship issuesDepression

Additional focus areas

Family problemsFatherhood issuesLife purposeMen's issuesMulticultural concernsSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

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

Experience

19+ years

Licensed

Indiana

Languages

English