- Men's wellbeing
- Goal oriented
- Practical steps
About Benjamin
Benjamin Smith, LPC, focuses on supporting men who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and big life changes. He offers a collaborative, person-centered style where the client sets the pace and priorities. Sessions aim to help people clarify goals and take practical steps forward without judgment.
In sessions he helps clients name what matters most and breaks larger worries into small, doable actions. He emphasizes real-world steps and accountability so progress feels concrete. Conversations are direct but respectful, and the pace adjusts to each person’s comfort.
Benjamin brings 14 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Louisiana. That experience includes working with relationship challenges, communication problems, commitment and control issues, codependency, and struggles tied to fatherhood and family roles. He also supports people coping with caregiver stress, grief from separation or divorce, and the emotional fallout after disasters.
He pays attention to patterns like avoidant personality traits, impulsivity, emptiness, guilt and shame, and disruptive mood concerns such as Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder. Benjamin aims to help people rebuild self-worth and manage emotions so daily life feels more manageable.
To start, a short matching questionnaire is used and scheduling is set based on the therapist’s availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and appointments take place in Louisiana. English is the language offered.
How evidence-based methods guide online work
Benjamin describes his approach as collaborative and person-centered, which means the client drives the pace and goals while the therapist offers guidance and concrete steps. This way of working helps people who struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and relationship concerns by keeping sessions focused on what the client finds most important.Two common evidence-based techniques he often draws on are goal-focused problem solving and behavioral activation. Goal-focused problem solving helps break overwhelming issues into specific tasks and experiments to try between sessions. Behavioral activation emphasizes small, structured actions that can lift mood and rebuild motivation when depression or emptiness makes it hard to act.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, pace, and preferences, adjusting plans as progress is made. That collaboration helps make goals realistic and keeps therapy practical.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, let people check in without travel time, and allow shorter or more focused meetings when needed. Licensed professionals can tailor session length and frequency to match everyday responsibilities and therapy goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Benjamin work with?
He addresses stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship and life transition issues, plus related topics like codependency and caregiver stress.
How would he describe his approach in sessions?
He uses a collaborative, person-centered approach where the client sets the agenda and moves at their own pace while the therapist helps clarify goals and next steps.
What is his professional background?
He has 14 years of clinical experience working with adults on emotional and relational concerns, including patterns like avoidance, impulsivity, and feelings of emptiness.
What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?
Benjamin holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Louisiana.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
What does therapy cost and how are sessions billed?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.