Dr. Benjamin Wilson , LMHC

Dr. Benjamin Wilson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), a Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor (LCAC), and a National Certified Counselor (NCC) with 14 years of clinical experience. He holds a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision and an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University. Trained as a person-centered, strengths-based, and solution-focused counselor, he has worked in behavioral health since 2006 and has held a variety of direct care and leadership roles over the last two decades. He combines clinical practice with teaching, serving as an assistant clinical professor since 2017 and contributing to professional examinations and standards as a subject matter expert for the National Clinical Mental Health Counselor Examination and the National Board for Certified Counselors.

His work has included involvement on committees addressing co-occurring care and addiction issues, including the American Society of Addiction Medicine Co-Occurring Care - Adolescent Criteria Writing Committee, the Hamilton County Council on Alcohol and other Drugs, and the Indiana Addictions Issues Coalition. Drawing on his own lived experience with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders and more than 20 years in long-term recovery, he emphasizes collaborative, respectful care that builds on clients' strengths. Outside of professional commitments he enjoys nonfiction reading, gardening a wildflower plot, and playing guitar, and he lives in Hamilton County, Indiana with his wife of 23 years and their two young adult children.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Benjamin Wilson integrates several evidence-based approaches into online therapy to meet a range of needs. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a collaborative, empathic relationship that supports clients as they explore values, identity, relationships, and life transitions; this approach can be helpful for issues like self-esteem, grief, and interpersonal problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and offers practical strategies for managing anxiety, depression, mood challenges, and patterns that contribute to addiction and impulsivity. Motivational Interviewing is a focused, client-driven method that strengthens motivation for change and is often used when addressing substance use, ambivalence, and readiness for recovery.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Wilson works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their goals, preferences, and circumstances. Sessions can blend methods over time so that therapy aligns with changing needs and progress.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules or limited mobility. These options allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent care across different settings, making it easier to maintain momentum in therapy and access support when it is needed most.