Dr. Benjamin Wilson, LMHC - Therapist in Indiana

About Benjamin

Dr. Benjamin Wilson focuses on problems many parents worry about. He helps with addictions, stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, and family problems.

He also addresses codependency, communication problems, substance and process addictions, grief, and coping with major life changes. Dr. Wilson’s style is straightforward and practical.

He listens, asks clear questions, and works with each person to set realistic goals. He trained in clinical mental health counseling and has 14 years of hands-on experience.

Background and approach

He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - LMHC - practicing in Indiana. He draws on several approaches to fit each person’s situation, including cognitive behavioral work and mindfulness practices. In sessions he focuses on what can change now.

He helps identify unhelpful thoughts and habits, and then builds small, concrete steps to shift them. He also uses motivational interviewing to explore a person’s own reasons for change and existential ideas to look at meaning and purpose. Dr.

Wilson speaks from personal experience with recovery from co-occurring substance use and mental health issues. That history informs his compassionate but direct approach. Outside of work he enjoys reading non-fiction, gardening native wildflowers, and playing guitar.

He is based in Hamilton County, Indiana and provides services in English. People who want to start work with him begin by completing a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling a session.

Therapeutic approaches that translate online

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person’s perspective. Online sessions using this approach create space to talk through parenting worries, relationship stress, or recovery concerns while the therapist reflects and clarifies what matters most.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and replace them with practical actions. In remote sessions this often means setting small homework tasks, tracking patterns between meetings, and reviewing progress together to reduce anxiety, mood problems, or impulsive behaviors.

Motivational Interviewing helps people weigh their reasons for change and build internal motivation. It is useful for substance use concerns and other behaviors where people feel stuck or ambivalent about change.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That plan can shift over time as progress and new issues arise.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules and for those who cannot easily travel. Options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or ongoing text-based messaging. These formats make it possible to keep momentum between sessions, check in when challenges happen, and fit therapy into a family’s routine.

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.

Existential Therapy

Takes the larger questions seriously: meaning, choice, mortality, responsibility. Suited to periods when the difficulty is less a symptom than a sense that something has to change.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address?

He works with addictions, anxiety, depression, trauma and family problems. Other focus areas include codependency, communication problems, grief, and process addictions.

What is his general approach in sessions?

He uses a practical, person-centered style that emphasizes listening and clear goals. Expect help breaking problems into small steps and testing what works.

What training and experience does he have?

He has 14 years of clinical experience and holds a PhD in counselor education and supervision along with a master’s in clinical mental health counseling. He also teaches in higher education.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - IN LMHC 39002965A and practices in Indiana.

What languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Which session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for ongoing work.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and services are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work together?

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

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Also works with

Bipolar disorder
Codependency
Communication problems
Coping with life changes
Depression
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family conflicts
Family problems
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Grief
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Intimacy-related issues
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Mood disorders
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Relationship issues
Social anxiety and phobia
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 14 years
Licensed: Indiana
Languages: English

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