Benjamin Shoch, LPC - Therapist in Pennsylvania

About Benjamin

Benjamin Shoch is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania who focuses on family and parenting concerns along with a range of emotional and behavioral issues. He aims to make therapy approachable and down-to-earth. He keeps sessions relaxed and conversational so parents can talk through what feels most urgent for their child or household.

Ben began practicing in 2015 and has eight years of counseling experience. He has worked in outpatient mental health settings, an outpatient drug and alcohol clinic, a university, and in independent practice.

Background and approach

Those roles exposed him to a wide range of ages and presenting problems. He often supports people facing depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, developmental trauma, and obsessive-compulsive concerns. He also has experience with substance use issues and a particular interest in working with LGBT clients.

He has helped children with behavioral struggles, teens and adults dealing with addiction, and clients across the lifespan with mood and social anxiety concerns. Ben describes his style as easy-going and approachable. He uses humor when it fits and keeps a light, direct tone so parents feel comfortable asking questions.

Rather than sticking to one method, he adapts his techniques to what each family or individual needs. In sessions he draws from several therapeutic traditions to build a plan that fits. He values collaboration with caregivers and lays out options simply so people know what to expect moving forward.

Therapeutic approaches for online family and parenting support

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what the client says. The therapist offers empathy and acceptance to help people feel understood, which can be useful for parents and children building trust and communication.

Trauma-Focused Therapy zeroes in on symptoms tied to traumatic experiences. It uses specific techniques to reduce the hold of painful memories and to help clients build coping skills for day-to-day life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ben talks with each person or caregiver to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level. He treats the process as a collaboration and adjusts the plan over time as needs change.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let families meet face-to-face without travel. Phone sessions can work when screens are not practical. Live chat and text-based messaging allow shorter, more frequent check-ins between sessions. Together these options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy family schedule and to keep continuity when life gets hectic.

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.

Psychodynamic Therapy

Exploring how earlier relationships and patterns still shape the present, often over a longer stretch of time. It relies on conversation and reflection rather than exercises.

Trauma-Focused Therapy

Work that takes difficult past experience into account and moves at a pace you set, with attention to feeling steady before anything else. Being in your own space can make that easier for some people.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Ben address?

He works with a wide range of issues including parenting and family matters, anxiety, depression, stress, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, intimacy-related problems, and self-esteem.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His style is easy-going and conversational. He adapts techniques to each person's needs and uses a straightforward, approachable tone during sessions.

What is his professional background?

Ben has been counseling since 2015 and has eight years of experience working in outpatient mental health, an outpatient drug and alcohol clinic, a university, and independent practice.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC. License details are PA LPC PC010634 and he practices in Pennsylvania.

Which languages and international clients are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats does he offer?

He works via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin a session with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on therapist availability.

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Experience: 8 years
Licensed: Pennsylvania
Languages: English

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