About Benjamin
Benjamin Gleaves uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people manage anxiety, depression, stress, and problems with self-esteem. He holds a KS LCPC and brings 11 years of experience working with clients in Kansas. Benjamin speaks English and offers sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging.
He focuses on helping people cope with life changes and everyday pressures. Common concerns he addresses include panic attacks, social anxiety, mood struggles, and workplace stress.
Background and approach
He also helps people who feel isolated, stuck in old patterns, or uncertain about their life purpose. Benjamin blends practical CBT techniques with a faith-informed, person-centered style. In sessions he helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, test new behaviors, and build small routines that reduce distress.
This often means setting focused goals, practicing new skills between meetings, and tracking progress together. People often bring issues related to attachment, communication, control, or impulsivity. He also works with clients dealing with divorce and separation, forgiveness, and men’s midlife concerns.
Sessions aim to make problems clearer and to create steps a person can actually use day to day. Benjamin structures work collaboratively and tails the pace to each person. He explains tools plainly and checks in about what is most helpful.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability.
Using CBT Online to Manage Mood and Anxiety
Benjamin primarily practices Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing practical behavior changes. CBT helps with anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and problems like social anxiety by teaching skills people can use between sessions.The right approach is found together. He works collaboratively to match CBT techniques to each person's goals and preferences. Over a few sessions they check what helps and adjust tools or pacing to fit how a person responds.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video lets people work face to face and do guided exercises. Phone calls are useful when bandwidth is limited or for a focused check-in. Live chat and messaging support brief check-ins, homework, and quick skill practice between meetings. These options help fit therapy into busy schedules and make it easier to keep momentum.
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What this counselor works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
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- Experience
- 11 years
- Licensed
- Kansas
- Languages
- English