Benjamin Nielson, LCSW
Licensed in Utah · 6 years in practice
Benjamin Nielson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who brings a practical, down-to-earth approach to therapy.
License and registration
- LCSW, Utah
- 9307740-3501 · expires September 2026
- NPI
- 1134731292 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 6
- Languages
- English
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About Benjamin
Benjamin Nielson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who brings a practical, down-to-earth approach to therapy. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and mood concerns. Sessions aim to be straightforward and centered on what the person needs right now.
He has six years in clinical practice and earlier work in community programs shaped his perspective. That earlier work included developing experiential programs for at-risk youth and running prevention initiatives on the Navajo Nation.
Background and approach
Those roles informed his attention to cultural context and trauma-informed care. Benjamin also worked as a medical social worker in hospital and hospice settings. There he helped people access resources and provided crisis counseling in emergency settings.
That experience added practical skills for handling urgent mental health needs and end-of-life concerns. In sessions he adapts methods to match the moment. He draws from mindfulness, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, emotionally-focused concepts, and attachment-based ideas.
The focus is on techniques that address immediate problems like panic, addiction, chronic pain, or caregiver stress while building longer term coping skills. He believes relationships and life context shape mental health. Sessions are offered with warmth, respect, and straightforward guidance.
Benjamin supports people ready to make changes and helps them take the next realistic step.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Benjamin lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Benjamin names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
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Online support
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Attachment-based work focuses on how close relationships affect emotions and behavior. Online sessions can use this approach to identify patterns in relationships and practice new ways of connecting or setting boundaries over time. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets current thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. CBT in video or phone sessions often involves setting concrete goals, practicing skills between meetings, and reviewing progress together. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and simple exercises to lower reactivity and manage stress. These techniques can be guided in sessions and practiced during the week.Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Benjamin works with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He adjusts tools and pacing as the relationship develops so therapy stays useful and realistic.
Online formats offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face work and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits short check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing, brief processing between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or health schedules while keeping focus on progress and usable skills.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Benjamin address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, trauma, anger, relationship and family concerns, and caregiving strain.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is flexible and practical, using moment-by-moment needs to guide the approach and focusing on skills that can be applied right away.
What is his professional background?
Benjamin has six years in clinical practice and earlier experience running prevention and experiential programs for at-risk youth on the Navajo Nation, plus hospital and hospice social work roles.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Utah and works with people located in that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does he offer?
Benjamin meets via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start therapy with him?
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