Benjamin Nielson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Utah. He has six years of clinical practice and a broader background working in community and medical settings. Benjamin focuses on everyday concerns like anxiety, depression, stress, and self esteem in clear, down-to-earth terms.
He often uses practical tools from cognitive behavioral approaches and mindfulness to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Attachment-based and emotionally-focused ideas shape how he looks at close relationships and patterns that leave people feeling stuck. Motivational interviewing helps when someone is ready to make a change but feels unsure where to begin.
Benjamin’s early work included program development for at-risk youth on the Navajo Nation, where he led experiential activities such as camps and equine sessions. That period influenced his attention to cultural sensitivity and trauma-informed care. He later worked in hospitals and hospice settings, connecting people with resources and providing crisis support.
His approach is flexible and practical. He adjusts strategies to what a person needs in the moment, whether that means short-term coping skills or longer exploration of relationship patterns. Benjamin emphasizes warmth, respect, and straightforward collaboration during sessions.
He encourages people to take steps toward change at a pace that feels manageable. If someone is dealing with grief, addiction, chronic illness, caregiving strain, or sudden life transitions, he aims to offer steady support and tools to manage those challenges.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Benjamin often uses cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice thought patterns, test new behaviors, and build coping skills for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood concerns. These techniques focus on small, practical steps someone can try between sessions.
He also brings attachment-based and emotionally-focused perspectives to conversations about close relationships and recurring patterns. These approaches look at how connection and emotion shape responses, which can help with relationship strains, codependency, grief, and self esteem issues.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and life situation. That might mean starting with skills-based CBT tools, shifting to emotionally-focused work around relationships, or mixing approaches over time.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people use therapies like mindfulness practices and motivational conversations from daily settings, while still working with a licensed professional to set goals and track progress.
Attachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobia
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Benjamin help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, grief, anger, relationship and family concerns, and related issues such as codependency and caregiver stress.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is flexible and practical, drawing on mindfulness, cognitive behavioral ideas, attachment perspectives, emotionally-focused work, and motivational interviewing to match what a person needs in the moment.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of clinical practice experience and additional years working in community programs and medical social work settings.
Where is he licensed and located?
He holds an LCSW license in Utah and practices from that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
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