Benjamin Gleaves

Benjamin Gleaves is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) practicing in Kansas with 11 years of experience. He uses straightforward, evidence-based methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem concerns. Benjamin aims to make therapy practical and understandable for people facing major life shifts like separation, career change, or midlife reevaluation.

He works from a faith-informed perspective that respects each person's background and values. Sessions focus on clear goals and small steps that add up to change. Benjamin pays close attention to how thoughts and behaviors interact, and he helps people build habits that reduce panic, worry, and mood swings.

Many clients come with problems tied to relationships and trust, such as attachment or abandonment worries. He also addresses communication problems, control issues, impulsivity, and feelings of isolation. Divorce and separation are among the life disruptions he helps people navigate.

Benjamin draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking and practice different responses. He pairs that work with conversations about life purpose, forgiveness, and men’s midlife concerns when those topics matter to the client. The plan in sessions is practical and tailored to each person’s daily life.

He describes therapy as collaborative - the client and therapist decide what will be tried and how progress will be measured. People who want clear tools and steady support through transitions may find his style especially useful.

How CBT Shapes Online Work and Practical Steps

Benjamin uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice patterns of thinking that increase anxiety or depression and then try different, more helpful responses. CBT sessions usually involve setting clear goals, practicing new skills between meetings, and reviewing what worked and what didn’t. This approach is commonly used for panic attacks, social anxiety, mood concerns, and stress management.

He also brings a faith-informed perspective when it matters to the client, encouraging conversations about values, forgiveness, and life purpose alongside skills-based work. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process - the therapist and client discuss goals, try methods, and adjust the plan based on what fits the person’s needs and preferences.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking since current options aren’t specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. A clinician can recommend how to structure sessions so they work around work, parenting, or other daily demands, and will help decide which methods and pacing are most useful for your situation.