Benjamin (Ben) Keplar , LCSW

Benjamin (Ben) Keplar is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Indiana who centers his work on respect, compassion, and close listening. He has extensive experience supporting Veterans and military personnel and has spent years focusing on mental health and addiction services, including work with people facing homelessness, medical social work needs, aging and cognitive concerns, inpatient addiction treatment, and caregiver support.

Ben places the client at the center of the therapeutic process, emphasizing collaboration and pacing that follows each person’s readiness. He draws on a range of tools and clinical approaches to meet clients where they are and to help them move toward their goals, avoiding shaming, negative labels, or stigmatizing language about past choices. His practice is guided by a nonjudgmental stance and a commitment to partnering with people through difficult life changes.

Reaching out for help takes strength, and Ben frames therapy as a team effort aimed at building a more fulfilling, satisfying, and healthy life. He welcomes the opportunity to work together and support that process.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-centered therapy focuses on building a respectful, empathic relationship and follows the client’s pace and priorities. It helps people who want a supportive, collaborative space to explore feelings, make sense of life events, and decide on changes that feel right for them.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical strategies to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and change behaviors that contribute to stress and mood difficulties. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and problems where learning new coping skills makes a clear difference.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative method that helps people resolve ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change, which can be especially useful for addictions and behavior change work.

Choosing the right approach is part of therapy, and Benjamin will work together with each person to identify the methods that best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions so they feel useful and relevant.

Online therapy with Benjamin can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different lifestyles and needs. These options make it easier to access regular support from licensed professionals and to fit therapy into a busy life while maintaining continuity of care.