Benjamin Lighter, LPC
Helping people rewrite unhelpful stories
Details
| Name | Benjamin Lighter |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Alabama |
| Licensed in | Alabama |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 3 |
About Benjamin
Benjamin Lighter is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Alabama. He brings three years of clinical experience and a straightforward style to sessions. Ben focuses on practical steps that help people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression.
He uses Narrative Therapy to help people reframe their stories and see new possibilities. That approach pairs with client-centered work that emphasizes the person's own goals and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are also part of his toolkit for addressing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Background and approach
Sessions tend to be collaborative and goal-focused. Ben listens first, then helps people set small, doable steps toward change. He also supports those facing life transitions, grief, relationship or intimacy-related concerns, and struggles with addiction or mood swings.
Parents and caregivers often seek help for sleep or eating concerns and for managing anger or burnout. Ben also gives attention to issues like guilt and shame, panic, self-love, and career stress. His approach is practical and conversational rather than overly technical.
People who choose him can expect clear options for working on specific problems. He offers several formats for online meetings and adapts methods to what each person needs. The goal is steady progress a bit at a time, not overnight transformation.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression among the things Benjamin works with, alongside the areas below.
- 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 listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Benjamin among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Benjamin among the ways he works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Benjamin among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Benjamin among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Benjamin among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Benjamin among the ways he works.
- Somatic Therapy: Listed by Benjamin among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Benjamin directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Benjamin directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and practical therapies work online
Benjamin often uses Narrative Therapy to help people separate themselves from limiting stories. That work involves talking through life events, naming dominant themes, and trying new ways of seeing problems. Client-Centered Therapy is also central; it emphasizes the client's own goals and pace, with the therapist offering reflective listening and support. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) supplies concrete tools to change thinking patterns and daily habits, which helps with anxiety, panic, and mood struggles.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, try methods that make sense, and adjust over time. Clients and the therapist decide together which tools fit best for the issue at hand.
Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls let people work face to face when that helps build rapport. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging make it easier to check in between longer sessions or fit a short meeting into a busy day. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into real life.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, career stress, bipolar concerns, and compassion fatigue.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions blend Narrative Therapy with client-centered listening and practical CBT or DBT skills. The focus is on listening, reframing stories, and trying small steps that build better routines and coping.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of experience working as a counselor. That background shapes a straightforward, practice-oriented approach in session.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, abbreviated LPC, licensed in Alabama.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does he offer?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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