About Benjamin
Benjamin Watkins is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people during difficult times. He focuses on depression, anxiety, stress, and trauma, and aims to make therapy clear and approachable for each person. He pays close attention to grief and self-esteem struggles, and to feelings like guilt, shame, and loneliness.
He helps people find ways to care for themselves and rebuild a sense of self-worth. Communication and social concerns are part of his work.
How Benjamin works
He supports people dealing with social anxiety, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and patterns that make relationships harder to manage. Benjamin uses client-centered methods alongside practical Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools. Sessions are shaped around what a person needs right now, so conversations focus on real problems and small steps that lead to change.
He also addresses control issues, boundaries, forgiveness, and healthy responses to anger. Addictions, ADHD, parenting stress, compassion fatigue, and life transitions are other areas he commonly addresses. Benjamin brings four years of experience as an LPC in Virginia.
He works in English and does not accept international clients. To begin, people are invited to use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to his availability.
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What Benjamin works with
The areas below are the ones Benjamin selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- LGBT
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 4 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Virginia |
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Online support options
How his approaches guide online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening without judgment and following the client's lead. It helps people feel heard and supported while they make sense of hard emotions and decide what matters most to them.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical approach that looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. It uses simple tools and exercises to reduce anxiety, manage panic, and address mood problems over time.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Benjamin will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. That process is flexible and may blend client-centered support with CBT exercises depending on what helps most.
Confirm current session options before booking to make sure they fit your routine. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, school, or family life and can reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a brief update is needed, or sessions without video when less bandwidth or a quieter setup is preferable. Ask about session length and scheduling during the matching process so arrangements match everyday needs.
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