- Guilt and shame work
- CBT and mindfulness
- Motivational interviewing
About Benjamin
Dr. Benjamin Wilson is an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) practicing in Indiana with 14 years of clinical experience. He works with concerns such as addictions, depression, anxiety, grief, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, and issues around guilt and shame. He also addresses mood disorders, bipolar disorder, and intimacy-related problems.
Ben uses straightforward, person-centered work that helps people talk through distressing feelings and behavior patterns. He blends client-centered listening with practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused methods. He encourages mindfulness and motivational techniques when clients want help building new habits.
His background includes long experience in behavioral health, leadership roles, and teaching in higher education. He draws on many years of working with people affected by substance use and co-occurring mental health issues. His own long-term recovery informs his practical approach to addiction and process-related concerns.
In sessions he tends to focus on clear steps and coping strategies. That can mean noticing unhelpful thought patterns, testing small behavior changes, and practicing present-moment awareness. He also spends time on communication skills and decision points when relationships are strained.
Ben describes himself as an educator and clinician who values ongoing learning. Outside work he enjoys reading nonfiction, gardening wildflowers, and playing guitar. He lives in Hamilton County, Indiana with his wife and two grown children.
How his therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Dr. Wilson uses client-centered therapy to focus on the person’s concerns and priorities, listening for what matters most and shaping sessions around those goals. That approach helps when people bring guilt, shame, or relationship worries and want a respectful, attentive conversation about next steps.He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior experiments. CBT offers concrete ways to test beliefs and shift patterns that keep someone stuck with shame or anxiety.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He will collaborate with each client to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare, or travel, and may allow for shorter check-ins or phone-only conversations when bandwidth or quiet time is limited. Talk with him about what will fit your routine and technology before the first session.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with addictions, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship and family problems, and issues such as guilt and shame.
How would he approach feelings of shame or guilt?
He combines person-centered listening with cognitive behavioral tools and motivational interviewing to help people notice patterns, test changes, and make room for different choices.
How many years has he been practicing?
He has 14 years of clinical experience in behavioral health and has been teaching in higher education since 2017.
What credential does he hold and where does he practice?
He is an LMHC in Indiana and practices there.
Does he work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which session formats are offered.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.