Licensed to practice in Georgia and accepts 45 insurances. Specializes in Addiction, Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD and 9 more.
(he/him)
Hi, I’m Ben Addison, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Georgia with more than 13 years of experience helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. I earned my Master of Social Work degree from the University of Georgia and have worked in a variety of settings, including hospitals, emergency departments, trauma centers, outpatient behavioral health, and private practice. Throughout my career, I have worked with adults, adolescents, and children experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, substance use disorders, grief, life transitions, relationship challenges, and crisis situations. I also have specialized experience supporting survivors of sexual trauma, children and adolescents who have experienced abuse, and youth with complex behavioral and legal-system involvement. My approach is compassionate, nonjudgmental, and collaborative. I strive to create a safe environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered to make meaningful changes. Together, we will identify your strengths, develop practical coping skills, and work toward the goals that matter most to you.
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming, and my goal is to help you feel comfortable from the start. During our first session, we’ll spend time getting to know one another, discussing what brings you to therapy, and identifying the goals you would like to achieve. I will ask questions about your current concerns, personal history, relationships, strengths, and any challenges you may be facing. This is also an opportunity for you to ask questions and determine whether I am the right fit for your needs. Therapy is a collaborative process, and I believe meaningful change happens when we work together in a supportive, judgment-free environment. By the end of our first session, we’ll begin developing a plan tailored to your unique goals and circumstances.
One of my greatest strengths is creating a safe, welcoming space where clients feel heard, understood, and respected. I believe healing and growth begin with a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust, empathy, and authenticity. With more than 13 years of experience in behavioral health, medical social work, trauma care, crisis intervention, and substance use treatment, I bring both clinical expertise and practical problem-solving skills to our work together. I have experience helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, relationship challenges, life transitions, healthcare-related stress, and complex emotional experiences. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and goal-oriented. I strive to help clients gain insight, build resilience, develop effective coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change while recognizing and building upon the strengths they already possess.
I work best with adolescents and adults who are seeking meaningful change and are ready to better understand themselves, overcome challenges, and improve their overall well-being. Many of my clients struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, substance use concerns, relationship difficulties, life transitions, grief, stress, or challenges related to self-esteem and identity. I have extensive experience working with individuals who have experienced trauma, including childhood trauma, sexual abuse, family conflict, and other adverse life experiences. I also work with healthcare professionals, first responders, and individuals facing medical or chronic health concerns, helping them manage stress, burnout, compassion fatigue, and the emotional impact of caregiving or illness. Whether you are navigating a current crisis, recovering from past experiences, or simply looking to build a healthier and more fulfilling life, I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where we can work together to identify your goals, build resilience, and create lasting change.
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Cash - $125 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Ambetter Health
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
WellCare of Georgia
Trauma Informed Care
My trauma-informed approach is grounded in creating a safe, supportive, and empowering therapeutic environment. Throughout my career, I have worked with individuals impacted by childhood trauma, sexual abuse, PTSD, interpersonal violence, medical trauma, and other adverse life experiences. I understand that trauma can affect emotional well-being, relationships, self-esteem, and daily functioning in profound ways. I work collaboratively with clients to build trust, develop effective coping skills, strengthen resilience, and process difficult experiences at a pace that feels safe and manageable. My goal is to help clients move beyond survival mode and create meaningful healing, growth, and lasting change.
Humanistic
I believe each person has unique strengths, resilience, and the capacity for growth. Using a humanistic approach, I create a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where clients feel understood and accepted. Therapy is a collaborative partnership focused on helping you better understand yourself, overcome barriers to fulfillment, build on your strengths, and foster self-awareness, self-acceptance, and empowerment to create meaningful, lasting change.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts, behaviors, and patterns that may be contributing to emotional distress. Throughout my career working in behavioral health, crisis intervention, medical settings, and trauma-informed care, I have used CBT techniques to help individuals manage anxiety, depression, stress, trauma-related symptoms, and life transitions. I work collaboratively with clients to recognize connections between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while developing practical coping skills and healthier ways of responding to life’s challenges. My goal is to help clients gain insight, build confidence, and create meaningful changes that improve daily functioning and overall well-being.
Motivational Interviewing
Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, client-centered approach that helps individuals explore ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change. Through my work with substance use disorders, behavioral health concerns, medical populations, and crisis intervention, I have helped clients identify personal goals, overcome barriers, and make lasting changes that align with their values. Rather than telling clients what they should do, I help them explore their own motivations, strengths, and readiness for change. This approach fosters empowerment, self-efficacy, and confidence while supporting clients as they take meaningful steps toward their goals.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes strengths, resilience, and practical solutions rather than focusing solely on problems. I believe clients already possess many of the tools needed for growth, and my role is to help identify and build upon those strengths. Drawing from my experience in healthcare, crisis intervention, trauma treatment, and behavioral health, I help clients clarify goals, recognize existing successes, and develop achievable steps toward positive change. This approach can be particularly effective for individuals seeking practical strategies, increased confidence, and forward movement in their personal, professional, or emotional lives.