Benjamin Nielson

Benjamin Nielson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Utah. He focuses on grief, hospice and end-of-life counseling, trauma, anxiety, and addiction concerns. His approach is practical and compassionate, aimed at helping people take the next step when life feels overwhelming.

Benjamin spent several years directing drug and suicide prevention programs on the Navajo Nation. That work involved experiential programs for at-risk youth, including camps and equine therapy, and shaped his attention to cultural sensitivity and trauma-informed care. He draws on six years of clinical practice to support people facing intense challenges.

He has experience as a medical social worker and in homecare and hospice settings. In those roles he connected people with resources and provided crisis counseling in emergency contexts. This background informs how he helps people navigate loss, caregiving stress, and serious medical or end-of-life concerns.

Benjamin adapts his methods to each situation. He uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Attachment-Based work, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing depending on what a person needs in the moment. Sessions focus on concrete tools, clearer thinking, and manageable steps toward change.

He aims to create a respectful, warm space where people can talk through guilt, grief, addiction, or feeling stuck. If someone is ready to make a change, he supports them in setting realistic goals and following through on the work needed to get there.

How specific approaches guide online support

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how close relationships shape feelings and behavior. It helps people understand patterns formed in family relationships and how those patterns affect current connections and grief responses.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real situations. It offers step-by-step tools for anxiety, panic, low mood, and compulsive behaviors related to addiction or avoidance.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will work together with the person to decide which methods fit best based on goals and what feels manageable. That collaborative process includes trying strategies and shifting course when something is not helping.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy day and reducing travel time so appointments are easier to keep. Online work can make it simpler to check in during stressful periods or between medical appointments. Confirm which session formats are available before booking so arrangements can match schedules and needs.