PuttingFamilyFirst

The therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp and we will earn a commission if you use our link - at no cost to you.

BJ Portrait of Benjamin Jensen
Online therapist

Benjamin Jensen

Supportive counselor for family and parenting

Credentials
LPC, LCMHC
Experience
9 years
Licensed in
Utah, Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Benjamin

Benjamin Jensen is a licensed professional counselor who practices in Pennsylvania. He holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and brings nine years of experience to his work. Benjamin focuses on family and parenting concerns alongside stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, and related issues.

He speaks English and accepts international clients for online sessions. Benjamin uses an adaptable, person-centered way of working. He treats each person as an individual and matches methods to what a client needs.

Background and approach

Sessions are straightforward and practical, aimed at helping parents and other family members manage immediate challenges and day-to-day stresses. He draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy when they fit a person’s goals. He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy and client-centered techniques as appropriate.

The goal is to give tools that people can use outside of sessions to handle strong emotions and improve relationships. Benjamin has experience with trauma, grief, anger, intimacy-related issues, ADHD, and caregiver stress, among other concerns. He has also worked with family problems, blended family dynamics, fatherhood issues, and aging or geriatric concerns.

He aims to look at how emotional, mental, and practical life areas connect so problems can be addressed in a balanced way. Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a time that works for them.

Approaches for online family and parenting support

Benjamin commonly draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck on them, then choose actions that match their values. It can help parents manage stress and stay focused on what matters most in family life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors link together and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and managing strong emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and day-to-day struggles, then suggest methods that fit those needs. That plan is collaborative and can change as progress is made or priorities shift.

Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. These formats let people fit appointments around parenting schedules, work, and caregiving duties. They also make it possible to continue work between sessions using messaging or brief check-ins when needed, so tools learned in session can be practiced in real life.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, depression, relationship and family problems, grief, anger, self esteem, career issues, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses an adaptable, person-centered style and matches approaches to each client. Sessions focus on practical skills and clearer ways to handle emotions and family interactions.
What is his background and experience?
Benjamin has nine years of counseling experience working with a wide range of concerns from crisis situations to family and relationship issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC). He practices in Pennsylvania and holds PA LPC PC017602 and UT LCMHC 308702-6004.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and he is able to work with international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different preferences.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Next step

Talk to Benjamin

  • Takes a few minutes
  • Nothing to set up just to look
  • Stop at any point