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Benjamin Strauel, LPC

Licensed counselor guiding meaningful life transitions
  • Strength-based support
  • Evidence-informed care
  • Video and messaging

About Benjamin Strauel

Benjamin Strauel brings 25 years of professional counseling experience to people navigating stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, grief, trauma, and life transitions. He draws on a solution-focused, strength-based outlook that emphasizes practical steps, helping individuals identify what is holding them back and build a path toward a more meaningful life. Benjamin is a LPC - a Licensed Professional Counselor - which reflects extensive training and years of clinical practice working with adults across a wide range of concerns.

He has particular experience supporting men through transitions such as divorce, career changes, and the search for renewed purpose, while also working broadly with issues like chronic pain and illness, communication difficulties, midlife challenges, and mood disorders. His approach combines empathy, hope, and collaborative problem solving so clients can regain clarity, rebuild confidence, and take small consistent steps that add up to real change.

Benjamin integrates methods from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Existential Therapy, tailoring interventions to each person’s needs and goals. His faith informs a perspective that honors both practical and spiritual dimensions of healing, while maintaining a focus on actionable strategies and personal strengths. He offers guidance for those ready to move from feeling stuck toward a future with greater purpose and wellbeing.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersAnger managementCoaching

Additional Focus Areas

Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Benjamin Strauel have?

Benjamin Strauel has 25 years of experience in professional counseling.

Is Benjamin Strauel a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: MI LPC 6401007163.

In which languages does Benjamin Strauel provide therapy?

Benjamin Strauel provides therapy in English.

Where is Benjamin Strauel located?

Benjamin Strauel is located in Michigan.

How can I work with Benjamin Strauel as my therapist?

You can work with Benjamin Strauel through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Benjamin Strauel work with international clients?

Benjamin Strauel does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Benjamin Strauel cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Integrating Therapeutic Approaches with Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify personal values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and life changes where learning to live with discomfort can support meaningful movement forward. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathy, unconditional positive regard, and creating a trusting relationship so clients feel heard and can explore their own solutions. This approach is often helpful for building self-esteem, processing grief, and navigating relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, making it effective for depression, anxiety, sleep problems, and coping with everyday challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Benjamin works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best align with their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process includes trying techniques, evaluating what helps, and adjusting the plan together.

Online therapy makes those collaborative sessions more accessible through video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options provide flexibility for people balancing work, family, health, or mobility concerns, and they allow licensed professionals to offer consistent support that fits into varied schedules and lifestyles.

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