Benjamin Smith , LCSW - Therapist in Indiana

About Benjamin

Benjamin Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Indiana. He brings 19 years of experience to his work and focuses on stress, anxiety, family concerns, parenting, anger, self-esteem, relationships, and depression. He speaks English and uses clear, direct language so parents can quickly understand what to expect.

Benjamin aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through issues and find practical steps forward. He uses a client-centered stance that treats the person as the expert on their life.

Background and approach

Benjamin also draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help people change unhelpful thoughts and build coping skills. Sessions often mix short-term problem solving with skills practice and exploration of values. His background includes nearly two decades as a licensed social worker in Indiana.

That time has involved helping people with family problems, fatherhood issues, life purpose questions, men’s issues, multicultural concerns, seasonal affective disorder, social anxiety and phobia, and young adult challenges. Benjamin combines real-world experience with practical techniques to address daily struggles. In sessions he focuses on achievable goals.

He helps identify patterns, teaches concrete tools, and supports clients as they try new ways of coping. Parents looking for straightforward guidance on family and parenting matters will find an approach that emphasizes collaboration and useful skills. Benjamin encourages small steps and steady progress.

He aims to make therapy feel manageable and focused on the changes a person wants to see.

Therapeutic tools and online options that fit family life

Benjamin blends client-centered work with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in ways that translate well to remote sessions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and helping people find their own solutions; it is useful when someone needs a supportive place to talk through family and parenting stresses. CBT looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and offers specific techniques to reduce anxiety or improve mood. DBT teaches practical skills for managing strong emotions and improving communication during conflicts.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Benjamin will discuss goals, try methods that fit the situation, and adjust plans based on what is most helpful. He emphasizes working together to pick strategies that feel realistic for the client’s family rhythms and personal preferences.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for busy families. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation without travel, phone sessions can fit into tight schedules, and live chat or text messaging supports quick check-ins or continued skill practice between sessions. These options provide flexibility so therapy can happen around work, school, and parenting responsibilities while keeping the focus on meaningful progress.

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.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Benjamin commonly address?

He focuses on stress, anxiety, family and parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem, relationships, and depression, plus related areas like fatherhood issues and social anxiety.

What is his general therapy style?

He uses a client-centered approach that treats the person as the expert and combines that with practical methods like CBT and DBT to teach coping skills.

How long has he practiced?

Benjamin has 19 years of experience and has spent many of those years working in clinical social work roles in Indiana.

What are his credentials and location?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with license number IN LCSW 34006845A and practices in Indiana.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Can people outside the country work together with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions delivered?

Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference.

What does therapy cost and how do I begin?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Parenting issues

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 19 years
Licensed: Indiana
Languages: English

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