Benjamin Di Biase, LICSW

Benjamin Di Biase is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on practical help for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. He writes plainly and listens closely so people can talk through what feels hardest right now. Benjamin acknowledges the courage it takes to begin therapy and aims to make the first steps straightforward and manageable.

He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and test new ways of responding. He also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to work with memories that keep causing distress, and Narrative Therapy to help people reshape the stories they tell about themselves. Sessions are meant to be a mix of gentle challenge and real-world strategies the person can try between meetings.

Benjamin has eleven years of professional experience in clinical settings in Washington. He has supported people dealing with trauma, relationship strain, parenting stress, grief, addiction concerns, bipolar mood challenges, anger, and compassion fatigue. His approach centers on clear goals and steps that fit daily life.

People who meet with him can expect straightforward explanations of methods and practical tools to try. He emphasizes collaboration - deciding together what is useful and what needs to change. Progress is tracked with small, achievable tasks and regular check-ins.

To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability. Benjamin offers sessions in English and works with a range of delivery styles to suit different needs.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Benjamin works with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; that typically includes setting small goals and trying skills between sessions. He also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to address memories that continue to cause strong distress, adapting the pacing and techniques for remote sessions when appropriate. Narrative Therapy is another option he offers to help people rewrite the stories they tell about themselves and their experiences.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Benjamin reviews goals, symptoms, and what a person prefers, then recommends a way forward and checks in regularly to adjust plans. Clients and therapist decide together which methods feel most helpful and practical.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for full conversations and exercises that benefit from seeing each other. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging offer flexible, brief touchpoints between longer sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into work, parenting schedules, or busy days while keeping focus on steady progress.