Dr. Benjamin Wilson, LMHC

Dr. Benjamin Wilson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), a Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor (LCAC), and a National Certified Counselor (NCC) who combines clinical training, lived experience, and academic expertise to support people facing substance use and mental health challenges. He holds a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision and an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University, and he brings more than 14 years of direct clinical experience to his work.

He practices from a person-centered, strengths-based, and solution-focused perspective, working collaboratively with individuals to build on their resources and identify practical steps forward. His professional roles include teaching as an assistant clinical professor since 2017 and contributing to several professional committees and examination efforts, including work with the American Society of Addiction Medicine and subject matter support for national counseling examinations.

Drawing on his own long-term recovery from co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders, he emphasizes compassionate, nonjudgmental care and believes in creating safe, supportive spaces for therapy. Outside of clinical work and scholarship, he enjoys reading non-fiction, tending a wildflower garden, and playing the guitar. He lives in Hamilton County, Indiana with his wife and two adult children and remains committed to lifelong learning, teaching, and advocacy in behavioral health.

Online approaches for addiction and life transitions

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens deeply and follows the client's lead. This approach helps people feel understood and supported as they explore identity, relationships, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and learning practical skills to manage symptoms like anxiety, depression, and urges related to addiction. Motivational Interviewing is a goal-oriented, collaborative style that helps people resolve ambivalence and strengthen their own motivation to make meaningful changes, often used in work with substance use and readiness for recovery.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Wilson works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and to tailor methods that fit the individual rather than applying a single formula. This collaborative process helps clarify what will be most helpful and allows approaches to evolve over time.

Online therapy offers flexible options for connecting with licensed professionals - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - which can make it easier to fit care into busy schedules, manage transportation or geographic barriers, and maintain continuity of treatment. These options support practical access to therapy while allowing therapists and clients to focus on the work that matters most.