Benjamin Jensen, LPC, LCMHC
Practical, person-focused counseling
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- Individualized approach
- Focus on life transitions
- Aims for practical skills
About Benjamin
He uses a flexible, client-centered way of working that adapts to what a person needs that week. Sessions often focus on clearer communication, practical coping skills, and small behavior changes that add up over time. Benjamin pays attention to how thoughts, emotions, body sensations, and values connect in day-to-day life.
People meet him for a range of concerns including relationship and family problems, ADHD, caregiver stress, and issues tied to aging or blended families. He also addresses less commonly named areas like BDSM, kink and alternative sex culture when they come up in therapy. His aim is to help people find balance across the parts of life that feel out of sync.
He describes his style as respectful and individualized. That means tailoring methods from several approaches so sessions match a person’s learning style and goals. Benjamin places emphasis on collaboration and on helping people build habits they can use outside sessions.
To begin, he asks people to identify practical goals and to try small changes between appointments. This keeps progress focused and measurable while allowing adjustments as needs shift.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
Utah, Pennsylvania
Languages
English
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what matters most and take actions that match those values. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes by teaching practical steps and mindful noticing. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, offering straightforward tools to change patterns that feed depression and anxiety. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience and pacing, with the therapist offering empathy and reflection so the person can find their own solutions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Benjamin aims to figure out which methods fit a person’s goals and preferences through conversation and small experiments. He collaborates with clients to adjust techniques over time so sessions stay relevant and useful.
The original biography did not list specific online session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins on a work break, or offering sessions when leaving home would be difficult. For many people, remote sessions still allow clear practice of skills like breathing exercises, communication rehearsal, and behavior planning that carry into daily life.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, career transitions, and intimacy-related issues, among others.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses an adaptable, client-centered style that mixes practical skill-building with discussion of values and emotions. Sessions often focus on communication, coping skills, and concrete steps to try between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has nine years of experience working as a counselor in clinical settings and with a range of concerns from crisis to longer-term issues.
What credentials and region are listed?
He holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and is listed as practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported and can he see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options with the therapist before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.