Benjamin Fendrich , LCSW

Benjamin Fendrich is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor practicing in Wisconsin with seven years of clinical experience supporting individuals and families through relationship challenges, mental health concerns, and substance use issues. He works with people facing addictions, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, parenting difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related struggles, sleep problems, and a wide range of life stressors including workplace and caregiver strain. He also focuses on issues such as compassion fatigue, communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, and concerns common to young adults and men.

Fendrich holds a Trauma-informed Care Certificate from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, which informs his sensitivity to how past events can shape current coping and relationships. His therapeutic manner is described as compassionate, warm, and engaging, and he aims to reduce barriers to treatment by avoiding stigmatizing labels and honoring each person’s unique strengths and goals. He begins by meeting people where they are, helping them navigate both challenges and successes.

Clinically, he integrates motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and client-centered or humanistic approaches to tailor care to individual needs. Sessions focus on the topics that matter most to the client, with collaborative goal-setting and practical strategies to support meaningful change and improved well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy places the person at the heart of the work, emphasizing empathetic listening and respect for individual strengths and values - it is especially helpful for life transitions, relationship concerns, self-esteem, and navigating personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and skill-building; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and mood regulation. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, nonjudgmental method for resolving ambivalence and strengthening motivation for change, which can be especially useful for addictions and behavior change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit best based on needs, goals, and personal preferences, and will adjust strategies as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps tailor sessions to what matters most to the client.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions are delivered - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access support from different locations. These options allow licensed professionals to provide consistent, ongoing therapeutic work in ways that match a client’s lifestyle and comfort level.