Benjamin Nielson , LCSW

Benjamin Nielson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in southeastern Utah with six years of clinical practice working with teens and adults. As a LCSW he is a licensed mental health professional trained to provide clinical therapy and connect people with resources to address complex emotional and behavioral needs.

His early work was shaped by five years directing a drug and suicide prevention program on the Navajo Nation, where his team received national recognition for developing experiential programs for at-risk youth. Those initiatives included summer camps, youth businesses, equine-assisted activities, and high ropes courses, and provided extensive experience in multicultural sensitivity, trauma-informed methods, and program development.

Following that role, he worked concurrently as a medical social worker in a hospital and with a homecare and hospice organization, doing everything from resource coordination to crisis counseling in emergency settings. He approaches therapy from the perspective that people are shaped by close relationships, family systems, environment, and life events, and he prioritizes compassion, respect, and warmth in the therapeutic relationship.

Benjamin adapts his approach to meet each person where they are, drawing on Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Internal Family Systems, Emotional Freedom Technique, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. His practice addresses a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, anger, and coping with life changes, with additional focus on attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and substance use challenges.

Attachment, CBT, and Mindfulness for Online Care

Benjamin uses several well-established approaches that translate well to online work. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how close relationships shape thoughts, feelings, and behavior; it helps when relationship patterns, trust, or connection are central concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured approach that explores how thoughts, emotions, and actions interact and provides practical strategies to manage anxiety, low mood, and unhelpful thinking. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of experience, which can reduce overwhelm and improve emotional regulation.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Licensed professionals and therapists will work with each person to identify goals, preferences, and life context, and then tailor techniques so sessions feel relevant and useful. Benjamin adapts methods to fit what a client needs in the moment while keeping long-term goals in view.

Online therapy offers practical benefits such as flexible scheduling and access from home or other convenient locations. Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, family, and daily responsibilities while engaging with therapeutic work.