- Strengths focused
- Goal oriented
- Practical tools
About Benjamin
Dr. Benjamin Wilson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Indiana who helps people facing addictions, anxiety, depression, and struggles with self-esteem. He also supports those dealing with relationship stress, grief, trauma, and codependency. He writes plainly and focuses on practical steps people can use right away.
He brings 14 years of clinical experience to sessions and draws on personal experience in long-term recovery from co-occurring substance use and mental health challenges. In the room he keeps the conversation focused on strengths and goals. He emphasizes collaboration and clear steps rather than long lists of jargon.
His style is client-centered and solution-focused. He uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help people notice patterns and try new ways of responding. Motivational interviewing is part of how he supports change when someone feels stuck.
Dr. Wilson also works in education and supervision, and he has taught in higher education since 2017. Outside of work he spends time reading non-fiction, gardening wildflowers, and playing guitar. He lives in Hamilton County, Indiana with his wife and two adult children.
People who meet with him can expect straightforward conversation, practical coping strategies, and a focus on building sustainable change. He encourages clients to set clear goals and to check progress regularly.
How his approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on meeting people where they are and listening closely to what matters most. This approach helps when someone needs to feel heard and to build on their own strengths. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions link together and offers concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Confirm the current online session options before booking, since specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. It can also let people use mindfulness exercises and CBT tools in real-life settings between sessions. Licensed professionals, including therapists trained in these approaches, can adapt techniques so they work well in remote meetings.
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Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He supports people with addictions, depression, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma, grief, and codependency among other concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His approach is client-centered and solution-focused, with practical steps and collaborative goal-setting during sessions.
What is his professional background?
He has 14 years of clinical experience and draws on personal lived experience in long-term recovery from co-occurring substance use and mental health challenges.
What credentials and region are listed?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Indiana.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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