Benjamin Strauel

Benjamin Strauel is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 25 years of experience who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and life changes. He welcomes conversations about career strain, relationship difficulties, grief, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, and questions about self-esteem and purpose. Ben focuses on practical steps that can ease daily pain and restore a sense of control. He uses straightforward, strength-based methods that emphasize small, steady changes. Sessions often start by identifying what is getting in the way and then testing simple actions that build momentum. Ben draws on approaches like acceptance and commitment work, cognitive strategies, and client-centered listening to shape a plan that fits each person. His work also touches on chronic pain, illness, disability, communication problems, and recovery from separation or loss. He pays attention to feelings such as guilt, shame, and isolation, and helps people move toward clearer values and renewed direction. Practical skills for managing impulsivity, mood shifts, and seasonal lows are part of his toolkit. Ben’s counseling style is warm and hopeful, with an emphasis on personal responsibility and gradual progress. He mentions a Christian foundation as part of his perspective for those who find it meaningful. The focus is on helping people make choices that lead to a more satisfying life. To begin, prospective clients complete a short intake and schedule sessions according to availability. Conversations are kept focused and paced to the needs of the person in front of him.

How approach choices shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking committed action even when uncomfortable thoughts or feelings are present; it can help with anger, anxiety, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns that fuel stress and mood problems. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and building a trusting working relationship so people feel heard and understood as they try new responses.

Choosing the right approach is often part of the first sessions. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, what has helped or hindered in the past, and preferences for practical skills versus reflective exploration. Together they decide which methods to use and adjust the plan as progress is seen.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counseling into busy days, reduce commute time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people try strategies in real-life settings between meetings so feedback can be specific and useful. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine these methods to tailor sessions to each person's schedule and goals.