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- Client-centered work
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Mindfulness and DBT skills
About Benjamin
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Alabama with 3 years of experience, Benjamin Lighter focuses on stress, anxiety, motivation, and self-esteem. He uses person-centered approaches alongside practical skills to help people manage depression and life changes. Benjamin works in a straightforward, conversational way and aims to help clients develop tools they can use between sessions.
He draws on client-centered therapy to follow each person's goals and perspective. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. Dialectical behavior therapy skills and mindfulness practices appear in sessions when emotional regulation or grounding are needed.
Benjamin often helps people who are dealing with burnout, addiction concerns, relationship intimacy issues, and grief. He lists additional focus on ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, panic attacks, eating and sleeping problems, and the stress of parenting. He also notes work around guilt, shame, self-love, and compassion fatigue.
Sessions tend to be practical and action-oriented. Benjamin will listen first, then suggest small experiments, coping strategies, and communication skills to practice. He incorporates motivational interviewing when people are weighing change or feeling stuck.
People can expect clear talk about goals, step-by-step skills, and follow-up suggestions to try between meetings. He practices in Alabama and conducts work in English. To begin, readers should follow the site steps to match and schedule an initial session.
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How his approaches translate to online work
Benjamin integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills in a straightforward, practical way. Client-centered therapy means the therapist focuses on the client's own goals and perspective, shaping sessions around what the person reports as most important. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. DBT skills and mindfulness offer concrete tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and staying present when feelings become intense.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Benjamin works with clients to clarify goals and then tries methods that fit those aims. He reviews how techniques are helping and adjusts plans based on what the client prefers and what produces useful changes.
Session formats are not listed explicitly in his biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, support brief check-ins when needed, and allow practice of skills between meetings without extra travel time. These practical benefits help people maintain momentum while they test coping strategies and new behaviors.
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Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He lists stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, ADHD, addictions, LGBT concerns, family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping, parenting, anger, career, bipolar, and compassion fatigue.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses client-centered methods that follow the person's goals, blended with cognitive behavioral work and DBT and mindfulness skills when helpful.
How much experience does he have?
Benjamin has three years of experience working as a counselor in clinical settings.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - practicing in Alabama.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and paid?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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