Benjamin Fendrich

Benjamin Fendrich is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Wisconsin. He brings seven years of clinical experience helping people with stress, anger, addiction, anxiety, and mood concerns.

He focuses on meeting clients where they are and talks through what matters now. Sessions aim to reduce symptoms that get in the way of daily life, like trouble sleeping, burnout, or impulsive behavior. He also supports people managing grief, relationship strain, parenting stress, and life transitions.

Benjamin uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to shape sessions. That means conversations are collaborative, practical, and focused on your goals. He emphasizes a warm, respectful style and avoids stigmatizing labels when possible.

He notes a background in trauma-informed care from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, which informs how he approaches difficult history and reactions. In session he balances problem-solving with listening so clients can try small changes and notice what helps.

People can expect clear, direct conversations about coping skills, communication, and managing urges or strong emotions. Benjamin encourages gradual steps toward what matters most to each person. If someone is ready to start, he guides them through the early planning and goal setting.

How these approaches shape online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person, letting their goals guide the work and pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and uses practical exercises to reduce symptoms like anxiety, anger, or sleep trouble. Motivational Interviewing helps clarify a person's reasons for change and builds motivation for steps like managing impulses or reducing substance use.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to see which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process helps shape session tasks and homework so they feel relevant and doable.

The practical benefits of online therapy often include fitting sessions into busy schedules, shorter check-ins when time is limited, and choosing formats that match comfort with video or audio. This profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make consistent, focused sessions easier to schedule around work, childcare, or school commitments.