About Benjamin
Benjamin (Ben) Shores uses a client-centered approach to help adults navigate life stress and emotional challenges. He is an independently licensed social worker with a long history in practice. Ben writes plainly and listens closely to each person's concerns before shaping a plan that fits their life.
He has worked in social work since 2003, bringing 19 years of experience to his work with adults. He commonly helps people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, career strain, relationship tension, family conflict, and attention-deficit concerns.
Background and approach
Ben focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions. Sessions begin with a clear conversation about current worries and goals. Ben uses client-centered methods to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space.
He also draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Ben prefers straightforward language and short-term goals when that fits a person's needs. He helps people build skills for managing stress and improving mood.
He also supports those looking for better routines, clearer priorities, and more reliable focus. People who work with Ben often leave with simple strategies they can use right away. He encourages small, achievable changes and checks progress regularly.
Ben aims to make therapy practical and relevant to everyday life.
How client-centered and CBT approaches work online
Benjamin blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely, reflecting what matters to the person, and helping them set their own goals; it is useful for stress, low self-esteem, and relationship concerns. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps identify thought patterns that keep problems going and teaches practical experiments and behaviors to try instead, which can help anxiety, depression, and attention-related struggles.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist starts by asking about current struggles, goals, and preferences. Together they test methods and adjust the plan based on what helps most, making therapy a collaborative process rather than a fixed program.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging let people check in between sessions, manage quick concerns, or use shorter exchanges during a break at work. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep momentum between sessions.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
Also listed
- ADHD
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Relationship issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 19 years
- Licensed
- Ohio
- Languages
- English
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