Benjamin Strauel , LPC

Benjamin Strauel is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Michigan with more than 25 years of clinical experience. He specializes in helping people who feel stuck, anxious, or overwhelmed by life transitions, and he draws on a range of evidence-informed methods - including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and client-centered approaches - to tailor support to each person’s needs.

He emphasizes a solution-focused, strength-based style rooted in empathy and hope. Rather than dwelling on labels, he works with clients to identify what is holding them back and to build practical, manageable steps toward clearer goals and renewed purpose. His work has included assisting individuals across the lifespan, with notable experience supporting men navigating divorce, career change, and rediscovery of life direction.

Benjamin’s practice reflects a personal foundation of faith that informs his belief in the power of hope and meaningful choice. He encourages small, consistent actions that accumulate into meaningful change, and he believes everyone has the capacity to make different choices that lead to a more fulfilling life. His training and long experience equip him to help clients address stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship challenges, self-esteem concerns, and a range of other difficulties. Benjamin holds the LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor - indicating formal licensure and clinical training in counseling practice.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Benjamin Strauel

Benjamin integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and client-centered principles into his online work. ACT helps people clarify personal values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise - it is useful for stress, anxiety, and finding direction. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety and improve daily functioning. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and a respectful therapeutic relationship that supports self-exploration and personal growth.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Benjamin collaborates with each person to determine what methods fit best based on their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. He works alongside clients to try strategies, adjust techniques, and build a plan that feels workable and meaningful.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy schedules, manage mobility or health limitations, and maintain continuity during life transitions. Licensed professionals and therapists can use these formats to deliver structured treatment, real-time support, and coaching that align with a client’s daily life and needs.