Licensed clinical social worker recordIndiana
Benjamin Smith , LCSW
Indiana
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Indiana
- LCSW, licence 34006845A
- NPI
- 1316483316
- Experience
- 19 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Indiana
These details come from information Benjamin supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Client-centered
- Cognitive behavioral
- Emotion regulation
About Benjamin
Benjamin Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Indiana with 19 years of experience. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting concerns, anger, and self-esteem struggles.
Benjamin uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. He follows a client-centered stance that treats the person as the expert on their life. He also draws on cognitive behavioral tools to help identify unhelpful thinking and DBT strategies to teach emotion regulation and coping skills.
Sessions are focused on real-life problems. Benjamin will help clients break issues down into manageable steps. He often uses goal-focused techniques and motivational interviewing to support small, steady changes that fit everyday routines.
He also brings attention to family dynamics and fatherhood issues when those topics come up. Benjamin addresses multicultural concerns and seasonal mood changes, and he works with young adults and men on life purpose and social anxiety when relevant.
People who meet with him can expect clear feedback, practical skill-building, and collaborative planning. He encourages trying different approaches and tracking what helps. The aim is to make progress that fits daily life and responsibilities.
BHow sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the client. Online sessions can use this approach to center discussions on current pressures, family questions, or parenting concerns and to set practical priorities together.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) online breaks problems into clear parts: thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Over video or phone, this often looks like tracking thought patterns between sessions, practicing behavioral experiments, and reviewing small homework steps to change daily routines.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing intense emotions and reducing reactivity. In remote sessions, a therapist can teach breathing, grounding, and distress-tolerance tools, then coach applying them in real situations people encounter at work or home.
Choosing the right approach is part of the early work. Benjamin will collaborate with clients to decide which methods fit their goals and circumstances, and he adjusts plans as needs change. That collaborative process helps match techniques to practical life demands.
Session formats are not specified in his biography, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Discussing what works for scheduling, technology, and session length happens during the initial steps.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting and anger issues. Additional focuses include fatherhood issues, men's concerns, social anxiety, and seasonal affective disorder.
What is his therapeutic style?
He practices a client-centered approach supported by cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical behavior therapy strategies. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused elements are used to set and reach goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has 19 years of experience in clinical social work. That background includes long-term practice in Indiana settings.
Is he licensed and where?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Indiana. That credential is listed as LCSW in his professional details.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he accept international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on the chosen plan and location.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process begins the intake and booking steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers