- Stress and anxiety
- Depression support
- Life purpose questions
About Benjamin
Benjamin Santee is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 12 years of clinical experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression. Benjamin also supports concerns such as addiction, grief, adjustment after change, and questions about life purpose.
Benjamin trained at Spring Arbor University, earning a Master of Arts in Counseling in 2014. He draws on that background to focus on practical coping skills. Sessions tend to emphasize skills people can use between appointments to manage mood and day-to-day stress.
His approach is collaborative. He works to understand each person's situation and uses their values to guide therapy goals. That means conversations center on what matters to the individual rather than a preset agenda.
Benjamin uses unconditional positive regard in his work and combines that with concrete strategies. People who have struggled with addiction, mood disorders, or adjustment challenges often find the focus is on small, manageable changes. Communication problems, codependency, and issues like guilt or shame are addressed with clear, practical steps.
He has experience with first responder issues, trauma and post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety. He also helps people navigating adoption and foster care matters and those wrestling with control issues or impulsivity. Benjamin works with adolescents aged 15 and older and with adults.
Sessions emphasize straightforward skill-building and shared decision making. Prospective clients who want to explore direction, purpose, or what comes next after a life change will find an approach that centers on values and usable strategies.
Therapeutic techniques and working online
Benjamin draws on evidence-based techniques that focus on practical change. One common method is skills-based work that teaches specific coping strategies for anxiety, low mood, and stress. These are straightforward tools people can practice between sessions to manage symptoms and handle daily demands.He also uses approaches aimed at behavioral patterns, such as addressing addiction, impulsivity, or avoidance. This involves identifying problem behaviors, testing small changes, and building routines that reduce harm and improve functioning. These techniques are often helpful for people facing substance or behavioral addiction and for those adjusting after major life changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Benjamin collaborates with clients to match techniques to their values, goals, and preferences. That means ongoing checking in about what helps and adjusting methods as needed rather than committing to a single plan up front.
Confirm the specific online session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Many people find remote sessions make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. If you prefer a particular way of meeting, mention that on the initial questionnaire and scheduling page so arrangements can be discussed.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Benjamin focus on?
He works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem and depression, and addresses related issues like addiction, grief, adjustment, and life purpose.
How would he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He takes a collaborative approach that centers a person's values and emphasizes practical coping skills to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Benjamin has 12 years of experience practicing as a counselor since completing his master’s degree.
What credential does he hold and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan.
Can I work with him if I don’t live in the US?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does he offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether video, phone, or other formats are available.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.