Benjamin Watkins

Benjamin Watkins, LPC, supports people in Virginia facing a range of emotional and interpersonal challenges. He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, addictions, grief, self esteem concerns, LGBT matters, family and parenting difficulties, anger, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes. He also addresses communication problems, control issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, mood disorders, panic disorder and panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, self-love, and social anxiety and phobia.

His practice draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to tailor sessions to each person's needs. He seeks to create an open, respectful space where clients can explore difficult memories, learn practical skills, and consider new perspectives at their own pace. Benjamin collaborates with clients to identify goals and develop coping strategies for both immediate concerns and longer-term growth. When the work involves grief, relationship repair, or managing symptoms of mood and anxiety, his approach blends attentive listening with structured tools from CBT and a client-centered orientation.