Benjamin Fendrich, LCSW

Benjamin Fendrich is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and clinical substance abuse counselor practicing in Wisconsin with seven years of experience supporting individuals and families through relationship challenges, mental health concerns, and addiction recovery. He works with people coping with addictions, anxiety, depression, parenting struggles, grief, and general life stress, bringing a trauma-informed perspective informed by a Trauma-informed Care Certificate from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

His therapeutic manner is compassionate, warm, and engaging, focused on removing stigmatizing labels and honoring each person’s strengths and goals. Benjamin begins where the client is, collaborating to set clear, achievable objectives and tailoring interventions to fit each person’s needs. He integrates motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and client-centered techniques to help clients identify practical steps, shift unhelpful thinking patterns, and build coping strategies for lasting change.

Benjamin emphasizes respect, partnership, and a nonjudgmental approach in sessions, working alongside clients to navigate both challenges and successes. He welcomes those ready to begin change and offers supportive guidance throughout the therapeutic process.

Therapeutic approaches for effective online care

Benjamin often draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors; this approach is practical for anxiety, depression, sleep concerns, and mood regulation. He also uses client-centered therapy, which emphasizes empathic listening and building on a person’s existing strengths to foster self-directed growth and improved relationships. When readiness for change is a challenge, Benjamin applies motivational interviewing to support clients in exploring ambivalence and strengthening their own motivation for behavior change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Benjamin collaborates with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting techniques over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Benjamin is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit care into busy lives, maintain continuity during transitions, and access consistent support from a licensed professional without adding extra travel time.