- Years in practice
- 3
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Alabama
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Self esteem
- Focus
- Depression
About Benjamin
Benjamin Lighter is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Alabama who focuses on practical support for everyday struggles. He uses clear, down-to-earth methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and parenting concerns. Benjamin leans on client-centered work that starts with listening.
He helps people name what matters most to them and set small, doable goals. He also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and build new habits.
Background and approach
When emotions run high, Benjamin uses skills from dialectical behavior therapy to teach coping tools. He combines those with mindfulness strategies so people can slow down and respond rather than react. Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or unsure how to move forward.
His practice covers a wide range of issues, including grief, trauma and abuse, addiction, sleep and eating concerns, and challenges around intimacy and career. He also supports people dealing with ADHD, bipolar mood differences, panic, and feelings of guilt or shame. Benjamin takes a collaborative pace in sessions and focuses on what people want to change.
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging so people can pick what fits their schedule. The emphasis is on practical steps you can use between sessions to make life feel more manageable.
What Benjamin works with
Everything Benjamin lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Benjamin helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Guilt and shame
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-love
Approaches Benjamin lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic tools and online care that fit your life
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person in front of the therapist. It begins with listening so goals come from what matters most to the client and sessions follow their pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is about identifying patterns of thought and behavior and practicing small changes that reduce anxiety and lift mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches concrete coping skills for intense emotions and helps people tolerate stress without making things worse.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk through options, try techniques in session, and adjust methods based on how well they match your needs and goals. That collaborative stance aims to find strategies you can actually use between meetings.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let you meet face-to-face and work through exercises together. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging support brief check-ins, ongoing coaching, or quick skill refreshers between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy family or work routines while using the therapist's chosen approaches.
Questions people ask about Benjamin
What issues can Benjamin help with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, parenting, and many related concerns such as grief, trauma, addictions, sleep and eating issues, and career stress.
What is his general approach in therapy?
He uses a client-centered approach that focuses on listening and collaboration, with practical tools from CBT and DBT to change thoughts and manage strong emotions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Benjamin has three years of experience working as a licensed counselor in Alabama.
What credentials does he hold and where is he located?
He is an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and he practices in Alabama.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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