Dr. Benjamin Wilson

Dr. Benjamin Wilson is an LMHC practicing in Indiana with 14 years of clinical experience. He works with people dealing with addictions, mood disorders, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family problems, and issues around life purpose and coping with change. Dr. Wilson also lists work with trauma and abuse, intimacy and sexual behavior concerns, and process and substance addictions.

He uses straightforward, person-focused conversations to help people understand patterns that keep them stuck. He draws on client-centered methods to follow the person's own goals. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits, and motivational interviewing to address readiness for change.

Dr. Wilson brings long experience in behavioral health and addiction settings. He has worked in direct care and leadership roles since 2006 and has been teaching in higher education since 2017. He describes his approach as strengths-based and solution-focused, and he draws on his own lived experience with co-occurring substance use and mental health challenges as part of his perspective.

Sessions tend to center on practical steps and clearer options rather than abstract theory. Conversations may include identifying triggers, building small experiments to try new behaviors, and practicing mindful attention to immediate experience. He also helps people talk through relationship and communication struggles and issues of codependency.

Outside of clinical work he reads nonfiction, gardens wildflowers, and plays guitar. He lives in Hamilton County, Indiana with his wife and two adult children and has been in long-term recovery for more than 20 years.

How his approaches translate to online work

Dr. Wilson commonly uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in his work. Client-centered therapy focuses on following the person's goals and listening closely so the therapist can respond to what matters most. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors to identify patterns and test new ways of reacting; it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and addictive behaviors.

Finding the best approach is something he plans together with each person. He discusses goals, preferences, and what has and hasn’t worked before, then adjusts methods as needed. That collaborative process helps shape session focus and short-term steps.

Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy around work and family obligations and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to do brief check-ins, schedule sessions during a lunch break, or continue care when relocating within the same state. Session formats are not specified here, so confirm the current options before booking to ensure they match your needs.