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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Communication skills
About Benjamin
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with four years of clinical experience, Benjamin Watkins focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, and self-esteem. He helps people navigate grief, addiction concerns, and compassion fatigue using practical talk-based methods. Sessions are aimed at clarifying problems, locating patterns, and trying realistic changes that fit daily life.
Benjamin draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in his work. He uses straightforward conversation to help clients identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. He also helps people build communication skills and manage panic and social anxiety through step-by-step strategies.
His practice emphasizes addressing difficult emotions like guilt, shame, and isolation. He supports people who are exploring forgiveness, self-love, control issues, and boundary-setting. He also works with concerns related to parenting and family stress from the perspective of the individual client.
Sessions aim to combine listening with practical exercises. Benjamin helps clients test new ways of responding to triggers and practice small behavior changes between meetings. This approach suits people who want clear tools as well as a space to talk through painful memories.
Benjamin works in Virginia and conducts sessions in English. He holds the LPC credential and brings four years of experience to his practice. Prospective clients should confirm session formats and scheduling options before booking.
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How his approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting. The therapist follows the client's lead, helping people feel heard while they talk through feelings such as shame, guilt, or isolation. This approach often helps when someone needs space to make sense of hard experiences.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is more structured and focuses on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT work can include identifying thought patterns, trying new behaviors between meetings, and practicing specific skills for anxiety, panic, or low mood.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Benjamin will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision may shift as progress is made, and he will adjust exercises and goals together with the client.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online sessions can make fitting therapy into a busy life easier by reducing travel and allowing meetings around work or family commitments. They can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited or sessions without video when that better suits a person's needs.
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Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and related issues such as grief, depression, ADHD, addictions, and compassion fatigue.
Which therapeutic approaches does he use?
He uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to combine listening with practical skills work.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of clinical experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Where is he based and licensed?
He practices in Virginia and holds the LPC credential in that state.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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