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Benjamin Jensen

At a glance

Experience
9 years
Based in
Pennsylvania
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

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Benjamin Jensen, LPC, LCMHC

Practical counseling that matches your needs

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License and NPI on record

CredentialStateNumber
LCMHC Utah 308702-6004
LPC Pennsylvania PC017602

NPI1477183705

Shown as listed on the therapist's profile. A license can be checked with the state board, and an NPI with the national NPI registry.

  • Goal focused
  • Values oriented
  • Skills based

About Benjamin

Benjamin Jensen is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) practicing in Pennsylvania. He brings nine years of counseling experience and approaches each person as an individual. Benjamin frames his work around practical, real-life concerns like stress, anxiety, parenting strain, relationship and family problems, and coping with life changes.

He uses a mix of therapy methods rather than a single fixed model. That lets him match tools to what a person needs that day. Sessions tend to focus on clear goals, skills people can practice, and honest conversation about what is getting in the way of daily functioning.

Benjamin pays attention to how emotions, body, thoughts, and meaning connect. That means conversations may include emotions, coping skills, behavior changes, and values-based choices. He also addresses topics such as grief, intimacy challenges, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, compassion fatigue, and ADHD-related difficulties.

Over his career he has supported people facing trauma and abuse, blended family and fatherhood issues, caregiver stress, attachment questions, and concerns tied to aging. He also works with people navigating nontraditional sexual cultures such as BDSM and kink, and with those experiencing codependency or commitment struggles.

Benjamin aims for a respectful, down-to-earth style. He helps people set manageable steps, practice new ways of coping, and make decisions that fit their life. To begin, readers should use the site Start Therapy button and follow the matching steps to schedule a first meeting.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodImago Relationship TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Credentials

Utah, Pennsylvania

Languages

English

Approaches that translate well to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and making life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying different behaviors to change feelings and outcomes; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and practical problem solving. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding and reshaping emotional responses in close relationships, which can help with intimacy and attachment concerns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, try a few methods, and adjust the plan based on what feels most helpful. Many people try a blend of techniques until they land on what fits their situation and pace.

Confirm the available session options before booking, since the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time from appointments. They also let people continue care when circumstances change or when coordinating across locations, which can be important for those connected to Service and civilian life transitions.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Benjamin help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, parenting and fatherhood issues, grief, intimacy-related matters, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He uses an eclectic, down-to-earth approach that adapts methods to each person's needs and goals. Sessions emphasize practical skills, honest conversation, and steps people can try between meetings.

What is his background and experience?

He has nine years of counseling experience working with a range of concerns from crisis and trauma to long-term relationship and family issues.

What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?

He holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and practices in Pennsylvania.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by clicking the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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