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Dr. Benjamin Wilson, LMHC
Indiana
LMHC in Indiana - Addictions and Mood Disorders
See online therapy options- Addictions focus
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational interviewing
About Benjamin
Dr. Benjamin Wilson is an LMHC licensed in Indiana with 14 years of clinical experience. He works with people facing addictions, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and grief. He also addresses issues such as self-esteem, coping with life changes, and mood disorders.
He uses clear, goal-focused methods in session. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice patterns in thoughts and behaviors. He also uses client-centered listening and motivational interviewing to support change. Sessions typically include direct, practical steps and short skill practice between meetings.
Benjamin’s background includes clinical work, teaching, and service on several state and national committees related to addiction care. He has worked in behavioral health since 2006 and brings that experience to everyday clinical problems. He speaks from personal experience with recovery, which informs his approach to addiction and co-occurring issues.
In meetings he helps people break down problems into manageable parts. That can mean mapping triggers, testing new responses, or practicing mindfulness skills to reduce reactivity. He offers straightforward feedback and checks progress regularly so goals stay practical and concrete.
People who reach out can expect a professional who focuses on measurable steps and common-sense strategies. He integrates several approaches so work in therapy matches the concern at hand and the person’s preferences.
How his approaches work in online sessions
Dr. Wilson commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thought patterns and test new behaviors. CBT sessions focus on specific problems, short exercises, and homework to practice between meetings. Client-Centered Therapy provides a space for people to describe their concerns without judgment and helps shape goals from the client’s own priorities. Existential Therapy invites consideration of personal values and life meaning when people face large transitions or persistent emptiness.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss your goals and preferences and then use one or more methods that fit the issue and your style. That collaborative process helps keep sessions concrete and focused on what matters to you.
Confirm current session options before booking, since the profile does not list specific online formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people use quieter surroundings or tools like audio-only if that works better. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises used in face-to-face work for remote sessions so progress continues between meetings.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with most often?
He works with addictions, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and coping with life changes.
How does he typically approach therapy?
He uses practical, structured methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with client-centered listening and motivational interviewing to set and track goals.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has 14 years of clinical experience in behavioral health and has worked in direct care and leadership roles since 2006.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LMHC licensed in Indiana and practices from Indiana.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the profile.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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