Benjamin Livesay, LCSW — Therapist in Arkansas

Hi there, I'm Benjamin!

I can work to help you transform your story from one of shame to one of peace and freedom. Have you been feeling stressed, having trouble finding emotional balance, or dealing with depression? Your story matters because it has shaped who you are: The place of your greatest wounding can become the place of your greatest strength.

My focus

I work with people going through depression, grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, or the grinding wear of day-to-day life. We will work together to build skills for handling tough emotions, traumas, and grief. We can also learn healthy ways to increase your focus and mindfulness in order to build your resilience.

My approach

I view you as a whole person and as the lived expert on your own life, with valuable insight into where you’ve come from, where you are now, and how to get where you want to be in the future. I work in collaboration with you to plan an approach to meet your needs, address the things that bring you down, and work to turn problems into opportunities.

My communication style

I ask questions to understand your struggles and concerns, in order to help you feel safe expressing your opinions and concerns. I view every step as progress to be celebrated, and every setback as an opportunity to learn and do better. I don't make you feel guilty for the past, but work together with you to move toward the future

My journey to mental healthcare

Working as a therapist is a chance to support people in living healthy lives and being healthier parts of their communities. I love “seeing the light come on” when someone connects to part of their story for the first time. And I love when a family story is changed in a way that reaches across generations with hope, to write a new beginning.

My goals for you

We work together to explore your goals from the first session, and to write a treatment plan using your words, based on what matters to you. I reflect and reinforce successes back toward you at every step to emphasize your ownership of your progress to prepare you for future challenges. And we continually measure your progress to stay focused.

Our first session

During our first session I’ll share some information and answer any of your questions about the process of therapy so that you know what to expect. I’ll also ask some questions to help you determine the best direction in therapy for you and to help you outline your vision and goals. There's no right speed or approach, so we'll go at your pace.

I identify as...

Male
Caucasian or White
Christian, Jewish, Non-denominational

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

EMDR

Motivational Interviewing

Behavioral Activation

Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT)

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Focus populations

Police/Fire/First Responders

Recovery/12 Step Friendly

Single Mother

Cancer

Educators

HIV/AIDS

Immune-Disorders

Military/Veterans

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Luminare Health (formerly Trustmark)
Aetna
Aetna - Medicare Advantage
Allegiance
Allied

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from Southwest Missouri State University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Benjamin Livesay