Benjamin Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship concerns, and life changes.
01About Benjamin
Benjamin Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship concerns, and life changes. He keeps sessions simple and practical so parents can quickly see whether the approach fits their needs. Conversations are paced to the client, and goals are clarified together before planning next steps.
He uses a collaborative, person-centered style where the client sets the agenda and guides the pace.
Background and approach
That means discussions start with what feels most urgent and move at a speed the client is comfortable with. Benjamin helps people name priorities, notice patterns that get in the way, and choose small, doable actions to try between sessions. Sessions emphasize clear goals and practical skills.
Benjamin works with common issues such as codependency, commitment and communication problems, caregiver stress, feelings of emptiness, guilt and shame, and challenges after separation or disaster. He also supports people facing impulsivity or struggles linked to avoidant personality and disruptive mood dysregulation concerns. With 14 years of experience in Louisiana, he blends steady listening with straightforward planning.
Sessions can include short check-ins or deeper work depending on what a person needs that week. Benjamin aims to help people leave a session feeling understood and ready to act on the changes they want. Therapy is offered in English and provided through several online formats and by phone.
Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a session time that fits the client's life.
02Credentials
- LPC (Louisiana)
- License 5305 · expires June 2028
- NPI
- 1326514217 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Benjamin lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Avoidant personality
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
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04Online support
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Benjamin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear goals and practical skills. One common approach emphasizes person-centered work where the client directs the conversation while the therapist reflects, clarifies goals, and helps identify next steps. This style is useful for anxiety, low self-esteem, and relationship concerns because it keeps the work relevant to what matters most to the client.Another frequent emphasis is on skill-building for coping and behavior change. That involves learning simple strategies to manage stress, reduce impulsivity, and improve communication. These techniques often include short, concrete actions to try between sessions so progress can be tracked week to week.
Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be decided together. The therapist will talk with clients about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. That collaborative planning helps match techniques to a person’s needs rather than relying on one fixed method.
Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit varied schedules and situations. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation while phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text sessions make it easier to fit brief check-ins into a busy day. These options give flexibility for ongoing work without needing travel time.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does he commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship concerns, and coping with major life changes. Additional areas include caregiver stress, codependency, communication and commitment issues, and feelings of guilt or emptiness.
What is his general therapy style?
He takes a collaborative, person-centered approach where clients set the agenda and guide the pace. Sessions focus on clarifying goals and choosing practical steps to try between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 14 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of emotional and relationship concerns. That experience informs a straightforward, problem-solving style.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds the LPC credential, listed as LA LPC, and practices in Louisiana. That credential is shown in the therapist profile.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different schedules and comfort levels.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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