- Client-centered approach
- CBT and mindfulness
- Short term goals
About Benjamin
Benjamin Lighter is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Alabama. He focuses on stress and anxiety and on helping people find clearer footing when life feels overwhelming. He speaks English and brings three years of counseling experience to his work.
Benjamin keeps sessions straightforward and practical. He listens first, then helps clients set small, reachable goals. He often uses tools from cognitive behavioral work and mindfulness to interrupt unhelpful thinking and reduce worry.
In sessions he leans on client-centered principles, which means the person’s experience leads the conversation. He also draws on dialectical behavior strategies to teach emotion regulation and coping skills. Motivational interviewing is part of his approach when someone wants help building drive and follow-through.
People come to him for many concerns: low self-esteem, depression, panic attacks, grief, addiction struggles, and challenges around parenting or intimacy. He also helps with life transitions, work stress, and managing mood disorders. Benjamin aims to create a calm, respectful space where practical steps matter.
When someone begins working with him, they can expect clear explanations and simple tools to practice between sessions. He encourages small changes that build confidence over time. To start, visitors complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
Benjamin keeps sessions straightforward and practical. He listens first, then helps clients set small, reachable goals. He often uses tools from cognitive behavioral work and mindfulness to interrupt unhelpful thinking and reduce worry.
In sessions he leans on client-centered principles, which means the person’s experience leads the conversation. He also draws on dialectical behavior strategies to teach emotion regulation and coping skills. Motivational interviewing is part of his approach when someone wants help building drive and follow-through.
People come to him for many concerns: low self-esteem, depression, panic attacks, grief, addiction struggles, and challenges around parenting or intimacy. He also helps with life transitions, work stress, and managing mood disorders. Benjamin aims to create a calm, respectful space where practical steps matter.
When someone begins working with him, they can expect clear explanations and simple tools to practice between sessions. He encourages small changes that build confidence over time. To start, visitors complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic Therapy
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Alabama
Languages
English
How Benjamin’s Approaches Translate to Online Therapy
Benjamin often draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT focuses on practical exercises and simple homework that can be done between sessions to reduce anxiety and improve mood.He also uses client-centered therapy, which emphasizes listening and following the client’s priorities. This approach helps shape sessions around what matters most to the person, whether that is stress management, coping with life changes, or building self-esteem.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Benjamin will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That can mean blending techniques - for example using CBT skills while keeping sessions led by the client’s immediate concerns.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time so progress can fit into everyday life. Many people find the practical tools used in CBT and mindfulness translate well to remote sessions with licensed professionals.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Benjamin often address?
He commonly helps with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, panic attacks, grief, and addiction issues among other concerns.
What is his general style in therapy?
He uses a practical, client-centered style that focuses on listening, setting small goals, and using hands-on tools between sessions.
What kind of experience does he have?
Benjamin has three years of experience working as a counselor in Alabama.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He is a licensed professional counselor, LPC, practicing in Alabama.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Benjamin?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.