About Benjamin
Benjamin (Ben) Shores offers a practical, person-focused approach to therapy. He is an independently licensed social worker with 19 years of experience who works with adults on common concerns such as anxiety and depression. Ben uses straightforward conversation to help people identify what matters to them and take small steps toward change.
Ben leans on client-centered methods to create a calm, non-judgmental space. That means sessions begin with the person's goals and priorities, and the pace is set by the individual.
Background and approach
He also uses elements of cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses in daily life. Common areas he addresses include stress, self-esteem, career challenges, attention difficulties, relationship problems, and family concerns. Sessions focus on clear, manageable strategies rather than complicated jargon.
Ben aims to translate therapy into actions people can use between meetings. His style is warm and direct. He invites honest conversation about what is working and what is not.
Progress is tracked in small, practical ways so people can see changes over time. Ben practices in Ohio and conducts sessions in English. He encourages people to take the next step when they feel ready and offers a collaborative approach to setting goals and priorities.
Therapeutic approaches and online options
Benjamin uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and shaping sessions around what the person says is important; it helps when someone needs space to sort out feelings and set priorities. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and helps people test new ways of responding to stress, anxiety and low mood.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, try techniques together, and adjust methods based on what helps most. That collaborative tuning makes sure sessions match the client's needs and preferences over time.
Online formats offered include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video works well when face-to-face interaction matters, phone can be useful when bandwidth is limited, live chat allows short check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while keeping the focus on practical steps and steady progress.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
Also listed
- ADHD
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Relationship issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 19 years
- Licensed
- Ohio
- Languages
- English
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