Benjamin Strauel, LPC

Benjamin Strauel is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 25 years of experience. He helps people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. He focuses on practical change and on helping clients reclaim purpose and confidence. He often supports those facing stress, anxiety, depression, career transitions, relationship struggles, and midlife crisis concerns.

Benjamin uses clear, direct conversations to identify what is getting in the way. He leans on approaches such as cognitive behavioral work, acceptance and commitment ideas, and person-centered listening. Sessions emphasize small, doable steps and building on existing strengths.

He has a long history of working with men navigating life changes like divorce or career shifts, helping them regain clarity and rebuild confidence. He also addresses grief, trauma and abuse, chronic illness and pain, and issues like guilt, shame, and isolation.

Benjamin describes his style as solution-focused and strength-based, grounded in empathy and hope. His Christian background informs his sense of meaning and purpose, which can come into conversation when clients wish to include spiritual concerns.

In sessions clients can expect a mix of practical skill-building and reflective talk. The goal is to find realistic steps that fit daily life and move toward a more meaningful future. To begin, clients select the Start Therapy button and follow the simple matching questionnaire to schedule a time.

How Benjamin’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings show up. It helps people stuck by life changes find a direction that matters to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches skills to change unhelpful patterns and improve mood and daily functioning. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes being heard and understood; sessions offer a nonjudgmental space where clients lead the conversation and the therapist reflects and supports.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Benjamin works collaboratively to see which methods fit a person's goals and preferences, and he adjusts as needs change. That means starting with practical goals and trying concrete strategies together to see what helps.

Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for check-ins during work breaks. They also let people use audio only if a video call feels like too much, or keep sessions focused on skill practice without a long commute. Licensed professionals typically tailor session length and pacing to what works best for each client.