Benjamin Nielsen (he/him)

LCSW
Accepting Clients

As I often tell my clients, you are the expert on you! This being the case, I would love to support you in your process of self-exploration.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Salt Lake City, UT

About My Clients

My highest priority is to make your therapeutic experience a positive one, by acting as guide on your path toward healthier functioning and happier living. Let’s work together in creating the right plan for you to overcome any obstacles standing in your way. It may seem overwhelming, but it is possible!

My Background and Approach

My specialties are in treating: depression, anxiety, OCD, and trauma; addiction recovery, inclusive of pornography; grief and bereavement; life transitions; intellectual and emotional mental illness; LGBTQ, and interpersonal relationships including functional communication and healthy boundaries within couple, marital, and familial relationships. My specific research-based training includes: acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, emotion-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, Gottman method, behavior analysis, and an interdisciplinary approach to addiction recovery.

Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Medicare
  • Anthem
  • Optum
  • TRICARE
  • TriWest
  • United Behavioral Health (UBH)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • United Healthcare
  • Molina
  • Government Employee Health Associations (GEHA)
  • UMR
  • WISE
  • Select Health
  • Multi-Plan/PHCS/Beech Street
  • DMBA
  • EMI Health Educator's Mutual
  • PEHP
  • Regence
  • HMHI-Behavioral Health Network
  • University of Utah Health Plans
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 8 years of practice
  • Languages: English

Info

Email Benjamin
4000 South 700 East
STE 9
Salt Lake City, UT 84107

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