- Guilt and shame
- Addiction recovery
- Trauma and grief
About Benjamin
Benjamin Livesay is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Arkansas with nine years of practice. He works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and career concerns. He also addresses related issues such as adoption and foster care, attachment difficulties, communication and control problems, and feelings of guilt and shame.
Benjamin frames problems as survival strategies that once helped people cope. He explains that behaviors which kept someone going in the past can become barriers later. In sessions he looks for those patterns and talks with people about what has kept them stuck.
He focuses on making practical plans. That means listening to what matters to each person, naming the patterns that get in the way, and trying new ways of handling stress and impulses. People can expect straightforward conversations aimed at small, usable changes rather than abstract theory.
Benjamin aims to work collaboratively when setting goals. He helps people clarify what they want life to look like next, then creates steps to move toward those goals. This includes addressing issues like forgiveness, guilt and shame, and managing addiction and post-traumatic stress.
His background as an LCSW informs a clinical approach grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques. He draws on nine years of experience to balance practical problem-solving with attention to the life patterns that underlie emotional pain.
Therapeutic approaches and how online work fits
Benjamin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on understanding how coping strategies formed and how they function today. One approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful behavior patterns that began as survival skills and replacing them with more adaptive responses; this helps with addiction, impulse control, and relationship problems. Another approach concentrates on addressing trauma and post-traumatic stress by working through difficult memories and their ongoing effects in daily life, which can reduce intrusive reactions and improve emotional regulation.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying options, checking how they feel, and adjusting plans as needed rather than committing to a single path from the start.
The therapist's biography does not specify exact online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people choose settings and schedules that work with jobs, parenting, or caregiving responsibilities. Discussing practical logistics and format preferences happens early so sessions can be arranged to fit everyday life.
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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, plus related areas such as attachment issues and guilt and shame.
How does he approach guilt and shame in sessions?
He views many behaviors as past survival strategies and talks through how those patterns now cause difficulty. The focus is on understanding the pattern and trying practical alternatives.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has nine years of experience as a practicing clinician working with a range of struggles including addiction, trauma, and everyday coping.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in Arkansas and practices from that state.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Use 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 or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.