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Benjamin Nielson, LCSW

  • Experience6 years
  • LocationUtah
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Addictions, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Benjamin

Benjamin Nielson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who centers his practice around Internal Family Systems alongside complementary approaches to address emotional and behavioral challenges.

Background and approach

He draws on six years of clinical practice to help people unpack patterns tied to anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and grief, and problems with self-esteem and relationships. His background includes work in medical social work, hospice and homecare, and developing prevention programs for at-risk youth, which shaped his attention to trauma-informed, culturally aware care.

He describes therapy as a collaborative, flexible process that adapts to each person's present needs, using tools from mindfulness, cognitive behavioral strategies, attachment-informed methods, and trauma-focused techniques. Benjamin emphasizes the influence of relationships and family systems on wellbeing and aims to create a warm, respectful atmosphere where practical skills and deeper emotional work can coexist.

He works with concerns such as stress, compassion fatigue, chronic illness and pain, codependency, and life transitions, helping clients move toward clearer coping strategies and more intentional living.

Integrating IFS, Attachment Work, and CBT in Online Care

Benjamin integrates Internal Family Systems, attachment-based ideas, and cognitive behavioral techniques to guide online work. Internal Family Systems helps people gently explore internal parts and their roles, which can be useful for issues like anxiety, trauma responses, and self-criticism. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on the ways early and current relational patterns affect emotion and connection, supporting work around relationship difficulties, caregiver stress, and grief. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it helpful for mood disorders, panic, and coping with life changes.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process and Benjamin partners with each person to determine what fits their goals and preferences. He adapts strategies across these models so sessions respond to immediate needs while building longer-term skills and insight.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for scheduling, easier access from different locations within Utah, and options for people who prefer shorter or more frequent check-ins. These formats make it possible to combine depth-oriented work like IFS with practical CBT exercises and attachment-focused conversations in ways that suit each client’s life and pace.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, anger, compassion fatigue, relationship and family challenges, and coping with life changes.
What is his general therapeutic approach and style?
He uses a flexible, collaborative style drawing from Internal Family Systems, attachment-informed methods, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral techniques to tailor care to each person's needs in the moment.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of clinical practice experience, with prior roles in prevention program development and medical social work that inform his therapeutic perspective.
What credentials and where is he licensed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Utah with license number UT LCSW 9307740-3501 and practices from that state.
Can people who speak other languages work with him?
He conducts therapy in English and is not listed as available for international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
He provides several online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefAnger managementCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Utah

Languages

English