Benjamin (Ben) Keplar, LCSW

Licensed in Indiana · 5 years in practice

Benjamin (Ben) Keplar uses a client-centered approach to guide conversations toward practical change.

License and registration

LCSW, Indiana: 34008578A · expires April 2026
NPI: 1033755590 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 5
Languages: English

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About Benjamin

Benjamin (Ben) Keplar uses a client-centered approach to guide conversations toward practical change. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and he focuses on listening first so people feel heard. Ben aims to move at each person's pace and work as a team to meet goals.

Ben helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. He also supports those dealing with addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and issues around self-esteem and career stress.

Background and approach

His practice includes attention to concerns such as ADHD, compassion fatigue, and chronic illness or pain. In sessions Ben blends straightforward tools with reflective listening. He uses approaches that include cognitive behavioral methods, dialectical behavior ideas, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.

The goal is to learn skills that reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Ben keeps language simple and avoids labels that shame people. He focuses on clear steps clients can try between sessions and on building practical routines that fit everyday life.

He works with people to identify patterns and try alternatives that feel manageable. Based in Indiana, Ben has five years of clinical experience as an LCSW. He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so therapy can fit different schedules and needs.

To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to available times.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Benjamin lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Depression
Coaching
ADHD
Abandonment
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Blended family issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Communication problems
Control issues
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Men's issues
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Multicultural concerns
Narcissism
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Traumatic brain injury
Workplace issues

Approaches Benjamin names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Ben combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help people manage thoughts, feelings, and daily habits. Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding where a person is and moving at their pace while the therapist listens and reflects. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thinking and behavior patterns and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful habits and reduce symptoms. Mindfulness therapy adds simple attention and breathing practices to help lower reactivity and improve focus.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Ben will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they try methods and adjust the plan so the approach fits the person's needs rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions let people read facial cues and cover deeper topics, while phone sessions work well when bandwidth or camera use is a concern. Short check-ins or coaching-style messages by text or live chat can help maintain progress between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or other routines while keeping regular contact with a licensed professional.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Ben work with?

He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem struggles, parenting challenges, career stress, ADHD, and related concerns listed in his specialties.

How would you describe his therapy style?

Ben uses a client-centered approach that emphasizes listening and collaboration. He pairs that with practical methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior ideas, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.

What is his background and experience?

He has five years of clinical experience working as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. His work has focused on mental health and addictions and supporting people through practical life challenges.

Where is Ben located and licensed?

Ben practices in Indiana and holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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