Benjamin Fendrich, LCSW - Therapist in Wisconsin

About Benjamin

Benjamin Fendrich is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with seven years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, and relationship and family concerns. He practices in Wisconsin and uses straightforward, practical conversation to help people sort through immediate problems. He aims to remove stigma and meet clients where they are.

Benjamin keeps sessions warm and respectful so people feel heard and understood. He begins by listening to what matters most to each person.

Background and approach

Then he uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing to build small, achievable changes. He draws on a trauma-informed perspective earned through training at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. That background shapes how he responds when past hurt affects present choices.

Benjamin often focuses on everyday struggles like parenting stress, work pressures, sleep problems, and substance use. He also addresses grief, intimacy-related issues, mood disorders, and identity concerns within the context of a person's life. Conversations tend to be practical and goal-oriented, with steps the client can try between sessions.

Sessions emphasize collaboration and clear next steps. He helps people set realistic goals, practice new skills, and track progress over time. The approach is flexible to match what a person needs in the moment.

For people juggling caregiving, workplace demands, or life transitions, Benjamin offers supportive guidance and structured techniques. He explains options plainly and works with clients to find what helps them move forward.

Approaches and online care that fit your life

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person's perspective and building a trusting relationship. It emphasizes listening and meeting people where they are, which can help when someone feels overwhelmed or unsure how to begin.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It breaks problems into manageable steps and teaches practical skills for stress, anxiety, mood struggles, and sleep issues.

Motivational Interviewing is a brief, collaborative way to strengthen motivation for change. It is useful when people feel stuck around habits, substance use, or life transitions.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals, comfort level, and daily demands. Sessions are collaborative and adjusted over time as needs change.

Online therapy offers flexible options like video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Those formats make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, and other responsibilities. They also let people use real-time tools and practice skills between meetings while staying connected with a licensed professional.

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.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Benjamin help with?

He addresses stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, and related issues such as sleep problems and work stress.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His work is compassionate and practical. He listens first, then uses collaborative, goal-focused techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Benjamin has seven years of professional experience working in mental health and substance use support in Wisconsin.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He holds the Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential - WI LCSW 9245 - 123, and practices in Wisconsin.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

In what formats can sessions take place?

Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

What does therapy cost?

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?

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

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Career difficulties

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 7 years
Licensed: Wisconsin
Languages: English

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