About Benjamin
Dr. Benjamin Ogles is a Utah psychologist who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. He also supports people facing life changes, struggles with control, and questions about life purpose.
He brings 35 years of experience to a limited clinical practice alongside academic responsibilities. He keeps counseling hours deliberately small because he teaches and conducts research full time. That means sessions tend to be focused and practical.
How Benjamin works
He works to build an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can speak honestly and set realistic goals together. Therapy sessions focus on clear steps that can be used outside appointments. He draws on client-centered methods to follow each person’s priorities.
Cognitive behavioral ideas are used when thoughts and behaviors are linked to mood and anxiety. Motivational interviewing techniques help clients explore what matters most and find internal reasons to change. Trauma-focused strategies are available for people coping with past hurt that still affects daily life.
The overall aim is to help people regain steady footing and move toward goals they choose. Because he balances teaching and research with counseling, his clinical availability is limited to a few hours each week. When he meets someone, sessions are collaborative, respectful, and aimed at practical change.
People who want thoughtful, experienced guidance often find this approach helpful.
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What Benjamin works with
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Training and background
| Register | UT Psychologist |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 35 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Utah |
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Online support options
Approaches and how they work online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s lead so they can identify what matters most and set personal goals. It helps when someone needs a respectful space to talk things through and decide next steps. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at connections between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety or lift mood. It works well for stress, worry, and depression by using doable exercises between sessions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss your goals, preferences, and symptoms and then recommend which methods to try first. That decision is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses to match what helps most.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different needs. Video lets you have a closer face-to-face conversation, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or live chat can fit quick check-ins or brief reflections between appointments. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent around work, family, and daily life.
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