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Therapist blending clinical and practical skills

Bennett Solberg, MD, LCPC

3 years in practice · based in Maryland · sessions in English · online only

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About Bennett

Bennett Solberg, MD, LCPC brings three years of professional counseling experience and a long career background in the Navy to his work with clients. He offers a calm, nonjudgmental setting where people can speak plainly about what’s worrying them. Bennett frames therapy as a joint effort and focuses on practical steps people can use right away.

Bennett draws on a varied academic path that includes degrees in psychology, anthropology, accounting, human systems integration, public administration and a Ph.D. in health sciences.

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Background and approach

He completed a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and has experience in military medical settings. That mix informs how he thinks about stress, behavior, and daily routines. In sessions he uses straightforward methods such as mindfulness practice and cognitive-behavioral strategies to help people manage anxiety, low mood, and self-esteem concerns.

He also works with issues around relationships, communication problems, divorce and separation, and coping with life changes. Bennett incorporates tools like biofeedback and hypnosis where they fit a person’s goals. People often come to him for help with stress, post-traumatic stress, body image, sexuality, money and financial issues, or forgiveness work.

He aims to teach skills clients can use between sessions to reduce symptoms and improve functioning. His approach emphasizes education, repeated practice, and small measurable steps. Bennett practices in Maryland and conducts therapy using a mix of formats.

He describes the work as collaborative and paced to match each person’s comfort and needs.

How Bennett Uses Therapeutic Techniques Online

Two notable approaches he draws on are mindfulness and cognitive-behavioral methods. Mindfulness involves simple attention practices and breathing exercises that help reduce reactivity and calm an overwhelmed mind; it is useful for stress, anxiety, and improving focus. Cognitive-behavioral methods look at thoughts and behaviors together, teaching practical skills to change unhelpful thinking patterns and build new routines that reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.

He also uses biofeedback and guided hypnosis when appropriate. Biofeedback teaches people to notice and change bodily signals like heart rate tension to reduce stress. Guided hypnosis offers focused imagery and relaxation skills that can support work on pain, sleep, or habit change. These tools are offered as options and are selected based on what a person wants to try.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will review goals and try different methods to see what fits. Sessions are collaborative and adjusted to each person’s needs and preferences over time.

Online therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video is good for full conversations and skill coaching, phone can be used when bandwidth is limited, live chat works for short check-ins, and messaging lets people reflect and respond on their own schedule. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or family routines and to maintain consistent progress.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does he address?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include relationship issues, body image, post-traumatic stress, and money-related stress.

How would you describe his therapy style?

The style is practical and collaborative. Sessions focus on teaching skills like mindfulness and cognitive approaches that can be used between appointments.

What is his professional background?

He has three years of counseling experience and a lengthy academic and military background, including a Ph.D. in health sciences and work in Navy medical settings.

What credentials and location are listed for him?

Credentials shown are MD and LCPC. He is based in Maryland.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

Which session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

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