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Benjamin Zeiger, LMFT

Calm, values-focused psychotherapy for relationship and identity concerns

About Benjamin

Benjamin Zeiger is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Florida who helps people facing LGBT concerns, relationship struggles, family problems, anger, and self-esteem issues. He offers straightforward support and a calm presence to people trying to make sense of difficult feelings and conflicts.

Background and approach

Benjamin keeps sessions practical and conversational. He invites clients to talk about what matters most and works with them to set small, clear goals.

The room is meant to be a place where people can name hard thoughts and try new ways of handling them. His approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered practices, which focus on values and what matters to each person.

He also uses elements of existential and narrative therapy to help clients find meaning and reframe personal stories. Mindfulness tools are used to calm the body and focus attention in the moment.

Benjamin has six years of professional experience and holds a Florida licensed marriage and family therapist credential - LMFT. He has seen people with a wide range of concerns, including issues related to gender dysphoria, sexuality, kink and non-monogamous relationships, process addictions, and young adult transitions.

Sessions are offered in English and are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. He aims to match practical strategies with each person's values so progress feels useful and manageable.

How these approaches work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on helping people clarify what matters to them and take action toward those values. Online ACT sessions often use real-life exercises and brief tasks between meetings to build consistent habits. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person's experience and priorities, with the therapist following the client's lead to create understanding and acceptance.

Benjamin will work collaboratively to find the best therapeutic approach for each person. He discusses goals and preferences at the start and adjusts methods as needed. Finding the right fit is treated as a shared process rather than a one-time decision.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for longer sessions and more interactive work, while phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging can fit brief check-ins, quick problem-solving, or times when typing is more convenient. These options make it easier to schedule care around work, school, or other commitments and to keep momentum between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Benjamin address?
He supports people with LGBT matters, relationship and family problems, anger, and self-esteem issues. Additional focuses include kink and alternative sex culture, polyamory, process addictions, and gender dysphoria.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are conversational and practical. He emphasizes values, meaning, and small achievable steps while keeping an open, nonjudgmental tone.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of professional work experience helping people with a range of relationship, identity, and emotional concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Florida licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, and practices from Florida.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's listed availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

  • LGBT
  • Relationship issues
  • Family conflicts

Also works with

Experience
6 years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English