About Benjamin
Benjamin Santee is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Michigan who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression. He works with adolescents ages 15 and older and adults. Benjamin aims to make therapy practical and relevant to day-to-day life.
He earned a Master of Arts in Counseling from Spring Arbor University in 2014 and has 12 years of experience. Much of his work has involved supporting people with addiction, mood disorders, grief, and adjustment after big life changes.
How Benjamin works
He also addresses interpersonal struggles such as communication problems, codependency, and issues tied to prejudice or first responder roles. Benjamin’s approach is collaborative. He seeks to understand each person’s unique challenges and to build a plan that reflects their values.
Sessions focus on developing coping skills that clients can use between appointments. He brings an attitude of unconditional positive regard to sessions while keeping goals concrete and achievable. Topics he commonly helps with include impulsivity, guilt and shame, forgiveness, life purpose, and men’s issues.
Benjamin tailors work to the individual, blending practical techniques with supportive conversation. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
What Benjamin works with
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Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 12 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Michigan |
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How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Benjamin works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical coping skills and problem solving. One common approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing alternative responses to reduce anxiety and low mood. This method helps people notice thought habits that fuel worry and then try different ways of thinking and behaving. Another frequent focus is skills training for emotion regulation and impulse control. These techniques teach step-by-step tools for handling strong emotions, reducing impulsive reactions, and improving daily functioning after setbacks or loss. Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, needs, and personal values. Together they monitor what is working and adjust methods as progress is made. If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Many people find that remote therapy helps fit appointments into busy schedules, makes it easier to keep regular check-ins, and allows focused work on skill practice between meetings. Online work can also simplify shorter check-ins or follow-ups that fit into a work break or a tight day.Start online instead of waiting
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