Benjamin Nielson, LCSW

Benjamin Nielson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with six years in clinical practice. He offers straightforward, compassionate care for people dealing with anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and stressful life changes. He writes plainly and listens closely to understand what someone needs right now.

His approach centers on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside mindfulness and attachment-based ideas. He uses practical tools clients can try between sessions, like thought-recording, grounding exercises, and communication skills. Sessions focus on small, achievable steps rather than long lists of theory.

Before clinical practice he worked in prevention programming on the Navajo Nation, developing experiential programs for at-risk youth. He also worked as a medical social worker in hospitals and in homecare and hospice, which exposed him to crisis counseling and resource coordination. These roles shaped his emphasis on cultural sensitivity and real-world supports.

In sessions he adapts methods to the moment. He compares mental health needs to physical injuries - some problems need first-aid strategies, others need longer-term care. That flexibility guides whether he leans on mindfulness, motivational interviewing, trauma-focused work, or CBT techniques.

He aims to build a respectful, warm relationship and to help people take manageable steps toward their goals. Benjamin works with English-speaking clients in Utah and offers several online session formats to fit different schedules and needs.

Using CBT, Attachment Work, and Mindfulness Online

Benjamin commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change thought patterns that increase anxiety or low mood. CBT often involves tracking thoughts, testing assumptions, and practicing new behaviors between sessions to build small improvements.

He also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships affect current patterns in close relationships and communication. This work helps people understand emotional reactions and try new ways of relating. Mindfulness Therapy is used alongside these approaches to teach simple grounding and breathing practices that reduce overwhelm and improve focus.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. He will work collaboratively to choose methods that fit a person’s needs, goals, and comfort level, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to give practical flexibility. Video is useful for full conversations and skill practice, phone can fit a busy schedule or lower bandwidth, chat and messaging work well for quick check-ins and short reflections. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or medical schedules while still working on evidence-informed strategies.