Benjamin Gleaves, LCPC

Benjamin Gleaves is a licensed therapist in Kansas with 11 years of experience helping people navigate emotional challenges and life transitions. As an LCPC, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, he blends evidence-based techniques with a compassionate, faith-informed perspective to support those coping with depression, anxiety, stress, anger, and self-esteem concerns. He also works with people managing panic attacks, social anxiety, workplace struggles, relationship difficulties, and the search for life purpose.

Benjamin takes a holistic, client-centered approach that prioritizes each person’s unique story and goals. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns while allowing space for exploration of attachment issues, communication problems, and the impact of major changes such as divorce or separation. His practice emphasizes practical skills for coping with impulsivity, isolation, and mood challenges while honoring individual values and, when relevant, faith perspectives.

He has particular experience supporting men through midlife transitions and identity work, offering a respectful environment for honest exploration. Whether the concern is anxiety, depression, relationship strain, or a desire for deeper personal growth, Benjamin aims to walk alongside clients with empathy, clear clinical guidance, and a focus on measurable progress.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Benjamin uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a structured, practical approach that helps identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT is often used to address anxiety, depression, panic symptoms, stress, and difficulties with anger or avoidance. He also practices a client-centered approach that emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration - helping individuals explore values, attachment concerns, and self-esteem in a supportive setting.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work. Benjamin collaborates with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and then adapts methods so therapy fits the individual. That collaborative process helps determine whether CBT, client-centered work, or a combination is the best path forward.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people balancing work, family, or mobility constraints. Video sessions allow for face-to-face connection, phone sessions suit those who prefer voice-only interaction, and live chat or text-based messaging can be useful for ongoing support between live sessions. These options make it easier to maintain regular appointments and access licensed professionals from wherever the client is located within the therapist's service area.