Dr. Benjamin Wilson , LMHC

Dr. Benjamin Wilson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), a Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor (LCAC), and a National Certified Counselor (NCC). He holds a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision and an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University. As a person-centered, strengths-based, and solution-focused clinician, he brings more than 14 years of clinical experience to work with individuals facing addictions, mood disorders, trauma, relationship struggles, and a variety of life transitions.

Dr. Wilson has worked in the behavioral health field since 2006 and has filled a range of direct-care and leadership roles over the last two decades. He has been teaching in higher education since 2017 and serves as an assistant clinical professor. His professional service includes participation on the American Society of Addiction Medicine Co-Occurring Care (Adolescent Criteria) Writing Committee, the Hamilton County Council on Alcohol and other Drugs, and the Indiana Addictions Issues Coalition, and he contributes as a subject matter expert for national counseling examinations.

Drawing on personal lived experience with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders, Dr. Wilson has maintained long-term recovery for over 20 years and frames his work with empathy and practical insight. He emphasizes collaborative care and the creation of respectful therapeutic spaces, helping people address issues such as addiction, anxiety, depression, grief, intimacy concerns, codependency, and post-traumatic stress. Outside of clinical and academic roles, he enjoys reading non-fiction, gardening wildflowers, and playing guitar. He resides in Hamilton County, Indiana, with his wife of 23 years and their two adult children.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Remote Care

Dr. Benjamin Wilson commonly draws from client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide online sessions. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, helping individuals build self-awareness, strengthen self-esteem, and navigate relationship or identity concerns through a supportive, non-directive stance. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and stress.

For work related to addiction and motivation, he also uses motivational interviewing, a collaborative method designed to explore ambivalence and support readiness for change. This approach is especially useful for people facing substance use, process addiction, or mixed feelings about recovery goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. He works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds. Online therapy with Dr. Wilson is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These remote options make it easier to access ongoing support, maintain continuity of care, and integrate therapy into everyday life.