Dr. Benjamin Wilson

Dr. Benjamin Wilson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Indiana who helps people facing addictions, trauma, mood challenges, anxiety, grief, and relationship or intimacy-related concerns. He listens without judgment and focuses on practical steps clients can use between sessions. He draws on 14 years of clinical work and experiences that include recovery from co-occurring substance use and mental health struggles.

He favors a person-centered way of working that keeps the client's goals in view. He uses Trauma-Focused Therapy when trauma is a key part of the story, and he pairs that with cognitive-behavioral strategies to address thinking patterns that feed symptoms. Mindfulness and existential ideas also appear in sessions when they fit a person’s needs.

Clients can expect straightforward talk about stressors, cravings, grief, mood shifts, or relationship patterns. Sessions tend to focus on identifying helpful changes, building coping skills, and setting small, manageable goals. He emphasizes collaboration and respects each person's pace in therapy.

Dr. Wilson has spent many years in direct clinical roles and in teaching. His experience includes work in behavioral health settings and roles that inform clinical practice and understanding of addiction and co-occurring conditions. He brings both professional and lived experience into his approach.

Outside of work he enjoys reading non-fiction, gardening wildflowers, and playing guitar. He lives in Hamilton County, Indiana with his wife and two adult children and aims to create a steady, practical space for people seeking change.

Therapeutic approaches and online options

Dr. Wilson uses Trauma-Focused Therapy to address the effects of past harm. This approach focuses on understanding how traumatic experiences shape current reactions and on learning skills to reduce distress. He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening, empathy, and helping people find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that maintain anxiety, depression, or addictive patterns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. Together they decide which approaches to try and adjust the plan based on how things are progressing.

If you’re considering online sessions, confirm the exact session formats with the therapist before booking, since the biography does not list formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-in meetings when needed. It can also let someone continue care when schedules or locations change. Licensed professionals tailor session length and focus to match what a person needs and what works in daily life.