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Benjamin Fendrich, LCSW
Wisconsin
LCSW - Anxiety and Addictions
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-informed perspective
About Benjamin
Benjamin Fendrich is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Wisconsin with seven years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, parenting challenges, and relationship concerns. He also addresses issues such as sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, and career or workplace stress.
Benjamin uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), client-centered methods, and motivational interviewing to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and patterns. Sessions are conversational and focused on practical changes rather than labels. He emphasizes clear goals and step-by-step strategies people can try between meetings.
His background includes work with substance use and trauma-informed practice, which informs how he approaches conversations about difficult experiences. He avoids stigmatizing language and looks at strengths people already have. That perspective shapes how he responds when addiction or past abuse comes up.
In sessions he helps people break down big problems into manageable steps. Typical work includes identifying thought patterns, building new coping skills, and setting short-term attainable goals. He mixes motivational interviewing to explore readiness for change when needed.
People who contact him can expect practical, structured conversations aimed at everyday problems like sleep, parenting stress, workplace issues, and mood symptoms. He offers guidance on making small, testable changes and evaluates what is working as therapy progresses.
How his approaches are used in online sessions
Benjamin uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, often through short experiments and practice tasks. Client-centered work focuses on listening and following what matters most to the person, helping them set goals they find useful. Motivational interviewing is used to explore readiness for change and to strengthen a person's own reasons for taking steps forward.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He will talk with each person about goals and preferences, and together they decide which methods to use. That collaborative decision is reviewed over time as goals evolve.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people use different communication styles such as talking or focusing on worksheets during a meeting. The focus remains on practical strategies that can be used in daily life, regardless of how a session is scheduled.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, parenting concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, and workplace stress.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
He uses CBT to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and test new ways of responding. Sessions include practical exercises and homework to practice changes between meetings.
What is his professional background and experience?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with seven years of experience and has worked with substance use and trauma-related concerns.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He holds an LCSW credential in Wisconsin and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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