- Addictions support
- Trauma and grief
- Career transition
About Benjamin
Benjamin Livesay is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Arkansas with nine years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and career questions. He also focuses on life purpose and related concerns such as attachment issues, communication problems, and money or midlife challenges.
Benjamin frames many struggles as survival strategies that once helped people cope. He explains that those strategies can become barriers later on. In sessions he looks to understand how a person got to this point and which patterns are keeping them stuck.
He treats each person as an individual rather than a diagnostic label. Conversations aim to identify practical steps that fit the client’s current life and goals. He helps people replace old habits with behaviors that match their next season.
Benjamin collaborates on a clear plan rather than offering vague advice. He talks through specific changes, possible obstacles, and ways to measure progress. His focus includes addictions, trauma responses, grief processing, and navigating career or financial stress.
People usually leave sessions with concrete ideas to try between meetings. He encourages checking how new approaches feel and adjusting the plan as needed. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site’s online options.
How evidence-based methods translate to online sessions
Benjamin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing patterns that keep people stuck. One common approach involves identifying past survival behaviors and testing new actions that better fit current goals; this helps with addictions, anxiety, and compulsive reactions. Another useful method is structured problem-focused work where the therapist and client map a specific concern, set small goals, and track progress week to week; this format often helps with career decisions, financial stress, and impulse control.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Benjamin will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. He reviews what is working as sessions progress and adjusts the plan so it stays practical and relevant.
Session formats available through his profile are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they fit into a busy day, avoid travel time, and make scheduling shorter check-ins easier. Others value being able to join a session without needing to be on camera or to arrange childcare. Speak with the therapist when you schedule to confirm which formats are offered and what will work best for your situation.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and career concerns. Additional areas include attachment issues, money worries, and life purpose questions.
How does he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He treats unhelpful habits as survival strategies that once helped you cope. He works with clients to understand those patterns and develop practical steps toward change.
How much experience does he bring?
He has nine years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of struggles including addictions, trauma, and day-to-day coping.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, with licensure in Arkansas and practices from Arkansas.
Can I work with him in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he accept international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; exact pricing depends on where you are located.
How do I start working with him?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.