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Benjamin Lighter, LPC

  • Experience3 years
  • LocationAlabama
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Self esteem
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Benjamin

Benjamin Lighter is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Alabama who blends client-centered care with practical, evidence-informed techniques.

Background and approach

He emphasizes building a collaborative relationship where clients' goals and values guide the work, and he uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy alongside mindfulness and motivational strategies to address a wide range of concerns.

Benjamin draws on three years of professional experience to help people manage stress, anxiety, motivation and self-esteem challenges while supporting mood-related concerns such as depression and bipolar symptoms. He also works with issues that often accompany life transitions and identity challenges, including ADHD-related struggles, trauma and grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, and career or parenting stress.

Benjamin offers flexible scheduling and is responsive to messages, aiming to make the process of starting therapy straightforward and approachable. His practice prioritizes collaboration, practical skill-building, and emotional validation to help clients move toward clearer priorities and improved daily functioning.

Approach-Informed Online Care for Practical Change

Benjamin often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop concrete strategies for managing symptoms like anxiety, mood swings, or panic. He also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness for clients dealing with intense emotions or relationship stress. When appropriate, his work includes client-centered principles that prioritize the client's perspective and collaborate on goals and pacing.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to explore which combination of strategies fits their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods over time to match what proves most helpful for daily life and functioning.

Online therapy with Benjamin is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make scheduling more flexible and reduce barriers related to travel or time constraints. These various formats allow for skill practice, check-ins, and sustained therapeutic work while accommodating different communication preferences and routines.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Benjamin focuses on a broad set of issues including stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, ADHD, addictions, trauma, grief, intimacy-related problems, sleep and eating concerns, career stress, and compassion fatigue.
What is Benjamin's therapeutic style?
He emphasizes client-centered work combined with evidence-based techniques like CBT and DBT, and integrates mindfulness and motivational interviewing to support practical skill-building and emotional insight.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Benjamin has three years of professional experience as a counselor practicing in Alabama.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds an LPC credential and practices in Alabama; his license is listed as AL LPC LPC05082.
Does he work with clients who speak other languages or live abroad?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats does he provide?
Benjamin offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as options for remote therapy.
How are sessions priced and paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule appointments based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Guilt and shameMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-love

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Alabama

Languages

English