Benjamin Shoch , LPC

Benjamin Shoch is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania. He has worked as a counselor since graduating, supporting children with behavioral concerns, teenagers and adults managing substance use disorders, and people of all ages coping with depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, grief, developmental trauma, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. His professional experience includes roles in outpatient mental health agencies, outpatient drug and alcohol clinics, university settings, and outpatient private practice.

He maintains a particular interest in working with LGBTQ+ individuals and people experiencing problems related to drugs and alcohol. His counseling style is eclectic and client-focused - he adapts methods to fit each person's needs and the best therapeutic match. He frequently draws on experiential techniques, cognitive-behavioral strategies, and person-centered principles when working with clients. He is easy-going and approachable, and he uses a sense of humor in sessions when it feels appropriate. He looks forward to meeting people who choose him as their therapist.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Benjamin draws on client-centered therapy, which emphasizes empathy, active listening, and a respectful therapeutic alliance - an approach that helps people explore identity, self-esteem, and relationship concerns in a nonjudgmental environment. He also uses trauma-focused therapy to help individuals process and work through traumatic experiences, which can be especially helpful for those coping with developmental trauma, abuse, or the lasting effects of stressful events. Internal Family Systems is another approach he may incorporate - it frames the mind as containing different parts and helps people understand internal conflicts, shame, and self-protective behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. He works with each person to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, and adjusts methods as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine elements from multiple approaches to meet individual needs.

Online therapy with Benjamin can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and access from different locations. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to continue care when in-person visits are difficult, while preserving the therapeutic relationship and continuity of support.