Dr. Benjamin Ogles, UT Psychologist 8203644-2501

Dr. Benjamin Ogles is a licensed psychologist in Utah with 35 years of professional experience. He combines academic work with limited clinical practice, serving as a full-time professor who trains doctoral students in psychology, teaches undergraduate courses, and conducts research on psychotherapy. Because of his academic responsibilities, he limits counseling hours to a few hours each week.

His clinical work focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief and loss, and other life changes, as well as addressing motivation, self-esteem, confidence, and depression. He also attends to related concerns such as control issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, life purpose, midlife challenges, mood disorders, and post-traumatic stress.

Dr. Ogles cultivates an open therapeutic environment where thoughts and feelings can be explored without fear of judgment. He works collaboratively with clients to set realistic goals and build practical strategies for change. His Utah license is listed as UT Psychologist 8203644-2501, which identifies him as a licensed psychologist in the state of Utah. He recognizes the courage it takes to seek help and is ready to work with individuals who choose to take those steps when they are prepared.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Ogles uses approaches such as Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide his online work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client leads the conversation and the therapist helps clarify feelings and values - this approach can help with self-esteem, life purpose, and coping with change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and developing practical strategies to change them - it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management.

Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Dr. Ogles will work with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences and then recommend or adapt methods that fit the situation. This shared decision making helps tailor care to what will be most useful for the individual.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, continue care across locations within the same region, and select a communication style that feels most comfortable for the client. Licensed professionals and therapists can use these formats to deliver focused, goal-oriented work in ways that suit individual needs.