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Benjamin Lighter

Benjamin Lighter

LPC

Alabama

Practical counselor focused on motivation and change

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At a glance

Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Alabama / LPC05082
Experience
3 years
Languages
English
Location
Alabama

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

    • Motivation support
    • Anxiety relief
    • Goal focused

    About Benjamin

    Benjamin Lighter is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Alabama. He brings three years of counseling experience and focuses on stress, anxiety, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. He also works with depression and coping with life changes. Benjamin aims to meet people where they are and help them move forward at a comfortable pace.

    Benjamin uses a straightforward style in sessions. He listens first, then helps people clarify what matters to them. He often uses Motivational Interviewing to support change and commitment, Client-Centered Therapy to follow the client's lead, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

    Sessions tend to focus on practical steps and clearer thinking. He helps people set small goals, practice new skills, and notice progress. He also addresses issues such as grief, trauma and abuse, addiction, sleep and eating concerns, and relationship or intimacy-related struggles.

    Benjamin gives direct feedback and works collaboratively. He can help with panic, mood swings, anger, parenting strain, career stress, and feelings of guilt or shame. He also supports people exploring sexual orientation and LGBT-related concerns.

    Conversations are paced to the person's needs, whether the focus is coaching and motivation or learning mindfulness and emotion regulation skills. To begin, readers are encouraged to follow the site’s Start Therapy flow to match and schedule a first session.

  2. How Benjamin’s approaches translate to online work

    Benjamin commonly uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change and build momentum. This approach focuses on listening, asking reflective questions, and supporting small steps toward goals. Client-Centered Therapy is also central; sessions follow the person's concerns so the conversation stays relevant and respectful. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood.

    Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Benjamin will talk with each person about their goals, try methods that fit, and adjust based on what helps most. The process is collaborative and paced so clients feel involved in decisions about their care.

    Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit around work, school, or family time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when that is helpful, or reduce commuting time so therapy stays consistent. Licensed professionals can use these approaches effectively in conversation, skill practice, and goal-setting when sessions are arranged to suit the person's life.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

    Also works with

    AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigue

    Additional focus areas

    Guilt and shameMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-love

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic Therapy

    Experience

    3+ years

    Listed in

    Alabama

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What issues does Benjamin help with?

    He works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, motivation, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include ADHD, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related concerns.

    What is his therapy style like?

    He listens first and then works collaboratively to set goals. His style combines Motivational Interviewing, client-centered listening, and practical CBT and DBT techniques.

    How much clinical experience does he have?

    He has three years of experience as a counselor. That experience is used to help people build skills and make steady progress.

    Where is he licensed and based?

    He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Alabama.

    Which languages are supported?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can people from other countries work with him?

    He does not work with international clients at this time.

    How are sessions billed?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin therapy with him?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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