Benjamin (Ben) Shores
Organized, practical support for everyday struggles
- Credentials
- LISW
- Experience
- 19 years
- Licensed in
- Ohio
- Languages
- English
- Format
- Online sessions
About Benjamin
Benjamin (Ben) Shores is a licensed independent social worker who uses a client-centered approach to help adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, and related concerns. He meets people where they are and focuses on practical ways to reduce worry and build stronger self-esteem. Ben practices in Ohio and draws on nearly two decades of experience in social work.
Ben emphasizes straightforward conversation to make progress feel manageable. He listens first, then helps people name priorities and try small, doable changes.
Background and approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, when useful, adds focused tools to shift unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions often center on everyday problems - managing career pressure, handling family tensions, or sorting relationship concerns. Ben keeps language plain and steps clear so people know what to expect each week.
He aims to create a calm space for honest discussion without judgment. Over 19 years in the field, Ben has worked with a wide range of adult concerns tied to mood, attention, and life transitions. His license is LISW, which stands for Licensed Independent Social Worker.
This background informs a practical, strengths-based style. If someone prefers talking through options first, Ben supports collaborative planning and adjusts methods based on the person’s needs. The focus is on useful skills and steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Practical approaches for online family and life concerns
Ben uses client-centered therapy to create a space where the person leads the conversation and the therapist follows. This approach focuses on understanding what matters most to the client and tailoring support around their goals. It works well when someone needs a calm, respectful place to sort priorities and make decisions.He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT to teach concrete skills for changing unhelpful thinking and behaviors. CBT breaks problems into small steps and offers tools for anxiety, low mood, attention struggles, and stress. Sessions may include practicing new ways of thinking and short exercises between meetings.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ben collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their situation and adjusts as progress unfolds. That collaborative process helps tailor therapy to personal needs, goals, and preferences.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to fit therapy into busy family and work schedules. These options allow for flexible timing and different ways to communicate depending on what feels most comfortable. The variety of formats supports ongoing contact and consistent practice of skills between visits.
Client-Centered Therapy
The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
Also works with
- ADHD
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Relationship issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 19 years
- Licensed
- Ohio
- Languages
- English
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