Benjamin Jensen, LPC, LCMHC - Therapist in Pennsylvania

Flexible, person-centered care
Focus on coping skills
Experience with trauma

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 clinical experience and a flexible approach to therapy. He focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and family concerns, and coping with life changes including disasters. Benjamin aims to meet people where they are and tailor sessions to each person’s situation.

He uses ideas from several approaches to fit the needs of the person in front of him rather than insisting on one fixed method. Sessions emphasize practical tools for managing strong emotions, improving communication, and rebuilding routines after hard events. He pays attention to how thoughts, feelings, body sensations, and personal beliefs connect in daily life.

Benjamin’s background includes work with people in crisis and those dealing with long-term challenges such as grief, caregiver stress, and ADHD. He also supports people facing issues related to intimacy, attachment, blended families, and fatherhood. He has experience helping people cope after natural or human-caused disasters.

In sessions he aims to be respectful and down-to-earth. Meetings are individualized so people can move at their own pace and focus on what matters most to them. He encourages practical steps that fit into real life, not just ideas to think about.

To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to his availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How these approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then taking steps that align with your values. It can help when anxiety, depression, or major life changes make it hard to move forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, behaviors, and emotions and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and mood concerns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on patterns in close relationships and helps people name emotions and try new ways of connecting when relationships feel strained.

Choosing the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, goals, and preferences and then try methods that fit. If something does not feel useful, adjustments are made so sessions remain practical and relevant.

The original profile did not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or reduce the need to travel. Licensed professionals can use these formats to teach coping skills, practice communication, and support recovery after traumatic events or disasters.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression

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 issues Guilt and shame Hospice 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

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Benjamin address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, grief, anger, self-esteem, caregiver strain, and coping with life changes including disasters.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He uses an eclectic, person-centered style that adapts methods to each person. Sessions focus on practical tools and understanding how thoughts, emotions, the body, and beliefs connect.

What is his professional background?

He has nine years of experience working with people in crisis and with long-term challenges such as grief, caregiver stress, ADHD, and family concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and practices in Pennsylvania.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

The original profile did not list specific session formats; confirm the available session options before booking.

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 get started with therapy?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.