Benjamin Fendrich , LCSW

Benjamin Fendrich is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor based in Wisconsin with seven years of experience supporting individuals and families through complex life challenges. He works with people facing addictions, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, grief, trauma, and general life stress, bringing a practical and compassionate approach to each case.

Benjamin combines motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and client-centered techniques to tailor treatment to each person’s needs. He also holds a Trauma-Informed Care Certificate from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, which informs his understanding of how past experiences can shape present behavior and relationships. This training shapes a subtle, respectful approach to exploring sensitive issues and building coping strategies.

His style is warm, engaging, and strengths-based, emphasizing removal of stigmatizing labels and respect for each person’s goals. He begins where the individual is and collaborates on realistic steps for change, focusing conversations on the issues most relevant to the client. Whether addressing relationship difficulties, career stress, compassion fatigue, mood disorders, or parenting challenges, Benjamin works to help people identify practical tools and meaningful goals.

Seeking support can be difficult, and Benjamin’s practice emphasizes an empathetic, nonjudgmental partnership aimed at helping people move toward greater balance and well-being.

Approach-Focused Online Therapy with Benjamin

Benjamin uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, empathetic space where the person’s own goals and strengths guide the work. This approach focuses on listening, validation, and collaboration to help with relationship issues, life transitions, and self-esteem concerns.

He also employs cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which helps identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replace them with practical strategies for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, sleeping difficulties, and mood disorders. Motivational interviewing is used to explore ambivalence and build internal motivation for change, which can be especially useful for addictions, lifestyle changes, and caregiving stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Benjamin collaborates with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. He works alongside clients to adapt methods over time so the work remains relevant and effective.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, and those who prefer remote care. Licensed professionals and therapists can deliver meaningful, evidence-informed support through these formats, making it easier to access help from home or on the go.