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Benjamin Lighter, LPC
Alabama
Alabama LPC - Stress and anxiety care
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness skills
- Motivation coaching
About Benjamin
Benjamin Lighter is an Alabama Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with three years of counseling experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and the practical effects of life changes. He also supports concerns such as ADHD, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, and issues around intimacy and career.
Benjamin uses straightforward, skills-based methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify patterns that keep problems going. He also uses client-centered techniques to listen and reflect, and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness to teach coping skills.
Sessions focus on clear steps and small experiments. Clients practice new ways of thinking and acting between meetings. Conversations cover what’s happening now and what can change next, with concrete strategies for sleep, eating, panic, and motivation.
Benjamin has worked with a range of mood and behavior concerns, including bipolar symptoms, panic attacks, and compassion fatigue. He also addresses guilt, shame, self-love, and parenting-related stress. His approach balances practical tools with reflective conversation so clients can try different responses to familiar problems.
He works in English and is based in Alabama. Before booking, confirm the current session options through the service sign-up and the online therapy matching steps provided by the platform.
How Benjamin blends CBT, client-centered work, and DBT online
Benjamin uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes. CBT sessions are practical and goal-focused, often breaking problems into manageable steps and homework experiments. Client-centered methods are used alongside this to reflect what a person says and clarify priorities, which helps set realistic goals.He also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and mindfulness exercises when stress, intense emotion, or panic symptoms are present. DBT-style skills teach breathing, grounding, and emotional regulation while mindfulness helps people notice thoughts without immediately reacting. These approaches can support challenges like panic attacks, mood swings, and overwhelming anxiety.
Choosing the best approach is collaborative. He will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as they try things and see what helps. The focus is on practical tools and frequent review to find what works.
Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm the current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use video, audio, or other supported formats depending on what the platform offers and the client’s needs.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with most often?
He commonly helps people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, and also addresses ADHD, addictions, grief, trauma, and intimacy concerns.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
He uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and then tries practical experiments to change them. Sessions include skill practice and reviewing what worked between meetings.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He has three years of experience as a counselor and holds the LPC credential in Alabama.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He is licensed as an LPC in Alabama and works with clients from that location.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the platform.
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