Benjamin Lighter, LPC

Benjamin Lighter is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Alabama with three years of clinical experience. He works with adults on a wide range of concerns including stress and anxiety, self-esteem and motivation, depression, ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting and career challenges, anger, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include guilt and shame, mood disorders, panic disorder and panic attacks, and building self-love.

Benjamin integrates client-centered principles with cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical skills to tailor treatment to each person’s circumstances. His approach emphasizes practical coping strategies, collaboration on goals, and helping clients increase motivation and confidence while navigating life changes. Sessions draw on evidence-informed methods matched to the issues presented and the client’s preferences.

Known for maintaining open availability and responding promptly, Benjamin aims to make beginning therapy straightforward. Prospective clients in Alabama who are seeking support can reach out to connect and arrange an initial appointment and discuss the best path forward.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Benjamin Lighter commonly draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) when working with clients online. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship and supporting clients to explore their goals and values; it can be helpful for concerns about self-esteem, motivation, and life transitions. CBT offers structured tools to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which often supports work on anxiety, depression, panic, and mood regulation. DBT teaches practical skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness and can be particularly useful for strong mood swings, intense emotions, and relationship challenges.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Benjamin collaborates with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress and circumstances evolve.

Online therapy with Benjamin is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible access to care. These options make it possible to maintain regular appointments around work, family, and other commitments, support continuity when schedules change, and allow therapists to respond promptly to client needs while tailoring the format to individual comfort and practical considerations.