- Strength-based care
- Solution-focused methods
- Sleep and rest support
About Benjamin
Benjamin Strauel is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 25 years of experience. He focuses on helping people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or worn down by stress, anxiety, mood problems, life changes, grief, and difficulties with sleep. He aims to build on each person's strengths and help them take small, practical steps toward a more meaningful life.
Ben uses straightforward, goal-oriented work in sessions. He combines practical tools with conversations that help people clarify values and priorities. Sessions often center on identifying what gets in the way, trying different strategies, and tracking small changes over time.
His background spans many counseling approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Existential Therapy. Ben describes his style as solution-focused and strength-based, and he draws on a Christian perspective that emphasizes hope and purpose.
He has worked with adults through career transitions, divorce, grief, chronic illness, and midlife shifts, helping them regain clarity and rebuild confidence. He also supports people dealing with trauma, relationship issues, anger, and financial stress. For concerns about sleeping, he offers approaches that connect routines, coping strategies, and stress management.
If someone thinks this approach might fit, the next step is to complete the site’s matching questionnaire and schedule a session. Benjamin practices in Michigan and works in English.
Therapeutic approaches and online options explained
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and practice small actions that reflect those values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and sleep problems by shifting focus from struggling with thoughts to building meaningful routines. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, breaks down how thoughts, behaviors, and feelings interact and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. This approach is commonly used for anxiety, mood issues, and sleep disruption. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens and follows the client’s lead to build insight and self-direction.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match methods to their goals, preferences, and the specific problems they want to address. That means trying tools together, adjusting strategies, and checking what helps most over time.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it simpler to continue work through life changes or while managing chronic illness, so therapy can be more consistent and practical for everyday life.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Benjamin address?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, grief, relationship strain, and life transitions among other concerns.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are practical and solution-focused, with attention to values and small, achievable steps toward change.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of counseling experience working with adults through career shifts, divorce, grief, chronic illness, and similar challenges.
What credentials and location should I know about?
He is an LPC, with a Michigan LPC credential, and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.