Therapist profile
Benjamin Fendrich, LCSW
LCSW focused on family and parenting concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- CBT and motivational interviewing
About Benjamin
Benjamin Fendrich is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Wisconsin with seven years of clinical experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting concerns, grief, relationship issues, and mood disorders. Benjamin also lists work related to compassion fatigue, LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, sleeping difficulties, and life changes.
Benjamin uses straightforward conversations to help people sort what matters most to them. He draws on client-centered approaches to listen and understand a person's goals. He also uses cognitive behavioral strategies to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and motivational interviewing to support change when people feel stuck.
Sessions tend to focus on practical steps and clearer choices. Benjamin helps people break down big problems, such as addiction or parenting stress, into smaller, manageable actions. He will work with clients to set concrete goals and track progress over time.
He has a background that includes work with individuals affected by substance use and family stress, and he completed a Trauma-informed Care Certificate at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. That experience informs how he discusses past harm, coping, and recovery.
People who are juggling workplace strain, caregiver responsibilities, or changes in relationships often find this approach helpful. Benjamin speaks English and practices in Wisconsin. If someone wants to get started they are asked to follow the site's matching steps to schedule an initial session.
How sessions work
How Benjamin’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding the person’s perspective and priorities. Online sessions using this approach involve listening, reflecting, and helping people clarify their goals and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going, and then tests small changes to shift those patterns. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that supports a person’s own reasons for change and builds motivation step by step.Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. Benjamin will discuss which methods fit the issues and the client’s preferences, and adjust the plan as progress and goals change. The process is collaborative rather than fixed.
The profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce time spent traveling. These practical benefits can help people keep momentum between sessions while they work on parenting stress, addiction recovery, grief, or workplace-related strain.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting concerns, grief, relationship issues, mood disorders, and related challenges listed in his profile.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses client-centered conversations combined with cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing to help people make practical changes.
How much experience does he have?
Benjamin has seven years of clinical experience working in Wisconsin with individuals facing mental health and addiction concerns.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is an LCSW practicing in Wisconsin.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm the current session options on the booking page before scheduling.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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