- Person-centered care
- Focus on work wellbeing
- Practical goal setting
About Benjamin
Benjamin Smith, LPC, works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship struggles, depression, and major life changes. He focuses on helping clients clarify what they want to change and on practical steps to get there. Sessions are collaborative and paced to the client's comfort level.
He uses a person-centered style where the client sets the agenda and guides each session. The goal is to help people reflect on what matters most and identify small, doable actions that move them forward. Benjamin emphasizes accountability so progress continues between sessions.
Benjamin aims to make sessions a space without judgment. He helps clients set clear personal goals and breaks those goals into practical steps. People often leave a session with one or two actions they can try before the next meeting.
Over 14 years of work in counseling inform his approach and way of listening. He draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to tailor support to each person’s needs. Benjamin works from Louisiana and conducts sessions in English.
He addresses a wide range of concerns beyond core mood and anxiety issues, including caregiver stress, codependency, commitment and control issues, communication problems, fatherhood matters, divorce and separation, feelings of emptiness, guilt and shame, impulsivity, and responses to disasters. He also notes work with avoidant personality patterns and disruptive mood dysregulation disorder concerns.
To begin, a person can choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and costs vary with location and therapist availability.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Benjamin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage symptoms and build better habits. One common approach he uses focuses on clarifying personal goals and breaking them into small, practical steps to try between sessions; this helps with motivation, overwhelm, and steady progress. Another approach centers on person-centered listening where the therapist follows the client’s lead, offering reflection and support to improve self-awareness and decision making.Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Benjamin works with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and pace, and he adjusts the plan over time based on what is helpful. The client’s priorities guide which techniques are emphasized in sessions.
If you’re considering online work together, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time from a workday. Licensed professionals can still focus on goal setting, coping skills, and communication practice in remote sessions, helping therapy fit into everyday life without changing the collaborative nature of the work.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Benjamin often address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem problems, relationship struggles, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like codependency and caregiver stress.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His approach is collaborative and person-centered, meaning the client sets the agenda while he helps clarify goals and identify practical next steps.
What kind of experience does he bring?
He has 14 years of experience in counseling work, which shapes his listening and goal-focused methods.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds an LPC credential and practices in Louisiana.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to start therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.