
Benjamin Poling
Practical support for compulsivity and life stress
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Practical support for compulsivity and life stress
Start with Benjamin PolingLicensed · Professional · Cancel Anytime
Benjamin Poling is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Oregon (OR LPC C5650) with 12 years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people manage sexual compulsivity and addictions, and he also works with stress, anxiety, motivation, self-esteem, confidence, depression, and coping with life changes.
As a male therapist, Benjamin aims to create a warm, open environment where clients can describe what is happening in their lives, be understood, and learn practical tools to improve daily functioning. He draws on person-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches, integrating additional modalities as needed to shape therapy around each person’s goals.
Benjamin values the opportunity to walk alongside people during difficult seasons and supports both faith-informed and non-religious perspectives. His OR LPC C5650 credential denotes his status as a licensed professional counselor in Oregon.
Many people question whether online therapy can truly help. For common challenges such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or adjusting to life changes, online therapy has been found to be as effective as traditional in-person treatment for most situations.
A major benefit is the flexibility it provides - clients can choose the format that works best for them, whether that is video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This flexibility makes it easier to include therapy in a busy schedule.
All therapists involved are licensed professionals, and clients have the option to change therapists if they feel a different fit would be better. Online therapy can be a practical, accessible option for many people seeking support.