- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction recovery
- Adoption concerns
About Benjamin
Benjamin Santee is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression. He also works with concerns related to adoption and foster care, substance addiction, trauma, and relationship struggles. Benjamin speaks English and practices in Michigan, bringing 12 years of clinical experience to each meeting.
Benjamin uses a collaborative style that centers the client’s values. He approaches people with unconditional positive regard and focuses on practical skills you can use outside the office. Sessions are aimed at building coping strategies for emotions, urges, and difficult conversations.
He has substantial experience with addiction, mood disorders, grief, and adjustment after life changes. That background informs how he helps people manage triggers, rebuild routines, and reduce symptoms that interfere with daily life. Benjamin pays attention to how personal history and social pressures shape present problems.
Therapy with him emphasizes clear, actionable steps. You can expect exercises to practice between sessions and straightforward tools for handling stress, cravings, or intense emotions. Progress is guided by your goals and paced to fit your needs.
Benjamin earned a Master of Arts in Counseling from Spring Arbor University in 2014 and holds an MI Licensed Professional Counselor credential. He works with adolescents ages 15 and older and with adults. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.
Evidence-based techniques and online therapy options
Benjamin draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that prioritize clear steps and measurable coping skills. One commonly used approach focuses on teaching skills to manage anxiety and depression through behavioral changes and routine-building; it helps people reduce overwhelming feelings by practicing small, consistent steps. Another approach emphasizes strategies for addiction and impulse control, offering craving management tools and relapse prevention planning that can be applied in high-risk moments.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Benjamin will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their goals, values, and daily life. Over time he adjusts techniques based on what helps most, combining skill-building, discussion, and real-world practice so the plan stays practical and relevant.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and let people use shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow sessions during breaks at work, reduce the time needed for appointments, and make attendance more consistent for those balancing multiple responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Benjamin commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression, plus issues like addiction, trauma, grief, and adoption or foster care related concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is collaborative and values-driven, focusing on unconditional positive regard and practical coping skills clients can use day to day.
What kind of clinical background does he have?
Benjamin has 12 years of experience working with mood disorders, addiction, grief, and adjustment challenges in clinical settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds a Master of Arts in Counseling from Spring Arbor University and is an MI Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Michigan.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.