Frequently rebooked
I specialize in treating LGBTQ+, polyamorous, and kinky folx, navigating everything from trauma to depression and anxiety, often intersecting with questions of identity and relationships. I value walking with clients as they understand more about who they are and how they relate to the world around them. Together, we’ll create a grounded and supportive space to explore identity related to gender, sexuality, race, and neurodiversity, uncover patterns that may no longer serve you, and move toward a life that feels more aligned, connected, and whole. Whether this is your first time exploring therapy or you're looking for a new perspective, I’m glad you’re here!
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Finding the right fit matters, so I offer a free 15–30 minute consultation to help us get to know each other and see if working together feels like a good match. During our consultation, we’ll talk about what’s bringing you to therapy, what you’re looking for in a therapist, and how I might support you. If it feels like we’re not the right fit, I’ll do my best to help you connect with someone who may be a better match.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My practice affirms LGBTQIA+ identities and is welcoming to clients in kink, polyamorous, and non-traditional relationship structures. I work with a racially-diverse population of low-income children, teens, and families through Medi-Cal offline, I provide nonjudgmental, trauma-informed care that honors all parts of who you are. I began my clinical work during the COVID-19 pandemic, so I am confident in creating safety, building rapport, and holding space for healing via telehealth. I’ve seen firsthand how teletherapy can be as effective as in-person work, while offering increased accessibility, comfort, and flexibility for clients balancing busy lives, mobility limitations, or geographic constraints. Before becoming a therapist, I worked with families managing the emotional stress of college application and transition, performance pressure, and identity development with Asian immigrant families. That work continues to inform my relational, culturally attuned approach — especially when supporting clients through major life changes and complex family or cultural dynamics.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I work with teens and adults — particularly LGBTQIA+ individuals — at the intersection of trauma, identity formation, and emotional resilience. With specialized experience in treating trauma and its effects on the nervous system, relationships, and sense of self, I support clients in developing coping strategies, making meaning of their experiences, and addressing symptoms that interfere with daily functioning.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use CBT to focus on utilizing the connections between our thoughts, feelings, and actions and to identify, challenge, and resolve negative beliefs about self, others, and the world to increase functioning and decrease symptoms for disorders including anxiety, depression, PTSD, and more.
Trauma-Focused CBT
As a certified TF-CBT clinician, I use this method to address traumatic experiences in children and teens with a significant level of involvement for caregivers as part of the therapeutic process. This method is the most strongly evidence-based for the processing of trauma in children and teens and requires consistent caregiver involvement for change.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
Solution focused treatment targets specific problems and allows us to find solutions together. Analyzing changes in symptoms and coping can help us uncover patterns to develop those solutions.
Gender-affirming therapy
I personally affirm the identities of my clients, including gender and sexuality, honoring them and utilizing them as strengths in the treatment process.
3 ratings with written reviews
August 18, 2025
Ben is genuine, direct, and challenges me to reflect deeply, often in ways I haven't been pushed to before. I feel stretched and supported in every session, and his warmth and humor make the tough parts feel doable.
August 16, 2025
Patient and focused. Stays on track and allows for inner dialogue to make its way into the conversation. Very comfortable.
August 12, 2025
Ben does an amazing job at creating a warm and safe environment which helps me get comfortable to share what’s on my mind at the moment. He does a great job at rewording and simplifying my words and thoughts so I can take a step back to really analyze and reflect on my thoughts.