About Benjamin
Benjamin (Ben) Shores is a licensed independent social worker (LISW) with nearly two decades of clinical experience. He focuses on helping adults facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career concerns, depression, ADHD, relationship struggles, and family issues. Ben keeps sessions straightforward and practical so people can start making small changes right away.
He uses a client-centered style that places the person's goals and perspective first. That means listening closely and shaping sessions around what matters most to the individual.
How Benjamin works
He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice patterns in thoughts and behaviors and try out concrete changes. Ben aims to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where people can say what’s on their mind. He offers guidance and tools, and also supports people as they test new ways of coping.
Sessions tend to be collaborative and focused on real-life problems. With 19 years of experience, Ben brings a steady, practical approach to common emotional difficulties. He works from Ohio and conducts sessions using several online formats.
He communicates in English and uses methods that help people manage symptoms and set reachable goals. If someone is ready to begin, Ben asks them to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session. The process starts by selecting the Start Therapy button and moving forward at a comfortable pace.
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What Benjamin works with
The areas below are the ones Benjamin selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
Also listed
- ADHD
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Relationship issues
Training and background
| Register | LISW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 19 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Ohio |
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Online support options
How Ben Uses Client-Centered and CBT Online
Benjamin offers two main approaches that translate well to online work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding the person’s experience without judgment. Sessions center on the client’s goals and the therapist reflects and clarifies so people feel heard and gain insight. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches practical skills. That approach helps with anxiety, depression, and stress by breaking problems into manageable steps and testing new coping strategies.Finding the right approach is a joint process. Ben will listen to your goals, try methods that suit your situation, and adjust based on what helps most. Therapy is collaborative, with the therapist and client deciding together which strategies to use and when to change course.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls work well for a fuller conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat or text messaging can help people keep up with skills between sessions or when messaging fits a schedule better. These options make it easier to get consistent care while balancing work and family life.
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