Dr. Benjamin Wilson

LMHC

Indiana

Motivation-focused counselor for addiction and mood issues

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At a glance

Credentials

LMHC

License

LMHC, Indiana / 39002965A

NPI

1235683145

Experience

14 years

Languages

English

Location

Indiana

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

1. • Addiction support
   • Mood and anxiety
   • Goal focused

   About Benjamin

   Dr. Benjamin Wilson helps people facing addiction, mood and anxiety concerns, grief, trauma, relationship strain, and struggles with self-worth. He also supports those dealing with codependency, communication problems, impulse control, and questions about life purpose. He presents a calm, straightforward approach that aims to make therapy usable in everyday life.

   Wilson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 14 years of clinical experience. He draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change. He also uses client-centered techniques, cognitive behavioral ideas, existential reflection, and mindfulness tools to fit different needs.

   In sessions he focuses on listening, practical steps, and helping people notice what works. He describes therapy as collaborative work where the person sets goals and they figure out how to reach them together. Expect clear conversation, check-ins on progress, and simple strategies you can try between visits.

   Wilson grew up learning from his own recovery journey and has worked in behavioral health since 2006. He also teaches in higher education and has served on several professional committees related to addiction care. He lives in Hamilton County, Indiana, and spends free time gardening wildflowers and playing guitar.

   People who choose him often want a direct but warm clinician who combines real-world experience with a variety of therapeutic tools. If you are curious about motivation, managing mood, substance concerns, or repairing close relationships, he offers an approach that centers your goals and strengths.

2. How therapeutic approaches shape online care

   Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify their own reasons for change and build commitment in step-by-step ways. It focuses on reflective listening and guiding questions to move someone toward goals and is useful for substance concerns and behavior change.
   
   Client-Centered Therapy centers the persons perspective and emphasizes empathic listening and respect. This approach helps people feel heard and supports exploration of values, identity, and relationship concerns.
   
   Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change patterns. It can help with anxiety, depression, mood regulation, and coping with stressful events.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust plans based on what helps. This is a shared process that looks different for everyone.
   
   For practical matters, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-in meetings when needed. It can also let people choose a quieter time of day or an appointment that fits around work or family obligations. Licensed professionals tailor pacing and homework to suit how people live, so therapy can fit into everyday routines.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   AddictionsSelf esteem

   Also works with

   Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changes

   Additional focus areas

   CodependencyCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Social anxiety and phobia

   Therapeutic approaches

   Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy

   Experience

   14+ years

   Listed in

   Indiana

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What concerns does he typically address?

   He works with addictions, depression, bipolar, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on codependency, process and substance addictions, communication problems, and first responder issues.

   What is his therapeutic style like?

   He describes a person-centered and strengths-based style that is practical and collaborative. Sessions emphasize listening, setting goals, and finding steps you can try between meetings.

   What experience does he bring?

   He has 14 years of clinical experience and has worked in behavioral health since 2006. He also teaches in higher education and has served on committees related to addiction care.

   What credentials and location are listed?

   He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Indiana. His profile lists Indiana as his location.

   Which languages are supported?

   Sessions are offered in English.

   Can people outside the US work with him?

   He does not accept international clients at this time.

   How are costs 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 together?

   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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