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Benjamin Shoch, LPC

  • Experience8 years
  • LocationPennsylvania
  • Focus areasLGBT, Trauma and abuse, and Grief
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Benjamin

Benjamin Shoch is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with eight years of clinical experience.

Background and approach

He works with people facing a wide range of concerns including LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, grief, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy difficulties, parenting challenges, self-esteem struggles, and mood disorders such as depression. Additional areas of focus include abandonment, guilt and shame, men's issues, sexuality, social anxiety and phobia.

Ben’s approach blends several therapeutic perspectives so that care is tailored to each person's needs rather than following a single formula. He draws on Internal Family Systems work alongside client-centered and psychodynamic ideas, and he adapts techniques from experiential and cognitive-behavioral traditions when useful.

That eclectic stance allows him to address problems ranging from developmental trauma and OCD to substance use concerns across different age groups. Colleagues and clients can expect a relaxed, approachable clinician who brings warmth and a sense of humor into sessions when appropriate.

Ben has practiced in multiple outpatient settings including mental health and drug and alcohol clinics, a university, and independent practice, and he is open to working with international clients in English.

How Ben’s Methods Translate to Online Therapy

Ben commonly integrates Internal Family Systems and client-centered principles into his online work. Internal Family Systems helps people identify and relate to the different parts of themselves to heal from trauma and manage patterns like anxiety or self-criticism. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the client's perspective guides the pace and focus of sessions.

He also draws on psychodynamic ideas when exploring how past experiences shape current patterns, which can be useful for issues like grief, mood disorders, or longstanding relationship difficulties. Across these approaches he aims to collaborate with clients to determine which methods feel most helpful, adjusting techniques as understanding deepens and goals evolve.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering practical flexibility for busy schedules or those in different locations. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access therapy from home or while traveling, and choose the communication style that best supports progress. Licensed professionals can work together with clients to tailor session frequency and format to individual needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist support?
Ben provides help for a broad range of issues including LGBT matters, trauma and abuse, grief, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, parenting, self-esteem, and depression, along with related focuses such as abandonment and guilt.
What is his general therapeutic style?
The clinician uses an eclectic, person-centered style that adapts to each client, combining warmth and an approachable manner with techniques selected based on individual needs and goals.
What background and experience does he bring?
He has been practicing since 2015 and has eight years of experience working in outpatient mental health agencies, outpatient drug and alcohol clinics, university settings, and independent practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a licensed professional counselor with the designation PA LPC PC010634 and practices in Pennsylvania.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Yes, he accepts international clients and offers services in English to people located outside the U.S.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

LGBTTrauma and abuseGrief

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentGuilt and shameMen's issuesMood disordersSexualitySocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania

Languages

English