Benjamin Nelson

(he/him)

LPCC, 5 years of experience
Authentic
Open-minded
Empowering
VirtualAvailable

I have had the privilege of working with with a broad range of clients for over 5 years in the counseling field. This experience has been beneficial and rewarding in my journey of understanding and providing strong clinical guidance towards a wide range people. I love to take a multi-modal and flexible approach to psychotherapy so that I can better serve each individual.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

Client's can expect to quickly feel at ease as we develop rapport and begin to conceptualize what they are struggling with, so that I can adjust my practical approach to align with their individual set of psychological and emotional needs. Clients can expect to feel relieved after their first session despite discussing challenging topics, as they are likely to feel understood and comforted knowing that they can talk to someone reliably and in confidence.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

One of my greatest strengths as a provider is that I can quickly develop rapport by making clients feel that they are safe, respected, supported, and genuinely cared for. Another strong point of my clinical practice is my ability to be direct in conversation while maintaining strong adherence to ethical values of empathy, compassion, loving kindness, and non-maleficence. I am passionate about the work I do and my clients can feel that.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I have had the privilege of working with with a broad range of clients for over 5 years in the counseling field and have had the greatest success with both males and females ages 16-50. I am particularly experienced working with individuals who meet diagnostic criteria for substance use disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, as well as personality disorders.

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Virtual

My treatment methods

Humanistic

For the past 4 years I have placed primary emphasis on existential-humanistically oriented treatment, which focuses on the value of developing a strong therapeutic relationship with the clinician, and learning/committing oneself to a life grounded in authenticity, meaning, and responsibility.

Existential

For 4 years I have practiced existential counseling with clients, which helps explore meaning, personal values, and becoming/being one's most authentic self.

, 70 ratings

7 ratings with written reviews

March 14, 2026

I had no idea what my provider would be like, I just knew I preferred speaking with a male instead of a female. From the first session, Benjamin was warm, understanding, and very authentic. He made me feel comfortable right away. It didn’t feel like I was talking to a therapist, but more like someone who truly understood and could relate to what I was saying. I appreciated how natural the conversation felt and how he allowed me to express myself without judgment.

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 1 with Benjamin

December 8, 2025

Great dude, actually felt heard and understood.

Verified client, age 18-24
Review shared after session 1 with Benjamin

September 1, 2025

He is easy to talk to. I didn't feel judged.

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 1 with Benjamin