- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Attachment-based work
- CBT and mindfulness
About Benjamin
Benjamin Nielson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Utah with six years of clinical experience. He focuses on common concerns such as anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and stress, as well as relationship and family-related issues.
He began his work in prevention and youth programming on the Navajo Nation, developing experiential programs for at-risk youth including camps, youth businesses, equine activities, and high ropes courses. That role involved multicultural work and trauma-informed approaches and shaped his interest in behavioral health interventions.
Later roles included medical social work in a hospital and work with homecare and hospice, where he connected people with resources and responded to mental health crises in emergency settings. Those roles brought experience with end-of-life counseling and hospice-related concerns as well as acute mental health needs.
Benjamin describes therapy as practical and adaptable to the situation at hand. He uses approaches such as Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing when they fit the moment. He aims to match methods to what a person needs during a session rather than following a single preset plan.
His areas of focus also include attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, communication problems, guilt and shame, and coping with life changes. People seeking help with panic, mood disorders, or substance issues will find those concerns listed among his practice areas.
To begin working together, prospective clients are asked to use the online matching and scheduling flow that accompanies his profile.
How Benjamin’s approaches translate to online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and naming emotions and the interaction patterns they create. It is often used when people need to understand attachment and recurring relationship dynamics. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current ways of relating and helps people notice and change those patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works with thoughts and behaviors, offering practical skills for managing anxiety, mood, and panic symptoms.Choosing which approach to use is a collaborative process. Benjamin will work with each person to figure out which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences rather than applying a single model. That conversation is part of the first sessions and can evolve over time as needs change.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find that remote sessions let them continue care during life changes while still using EFT, attachment work, or CBT techniques in conversation and skill practice.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, relationship and family concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness and many related issues.
What therapeutic approach does he use?
His stated approaches include Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and trauma-focused work.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Benjamin has six years of clinical practice experience and additional years in prevention and program roles prior to clinical work.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) holding a Utah LCSW and is based in Utah.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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