Ben Langman
Hello, I am open to working with anyone. I pursued a counseling career midlife because I like helping other people feel better and seemed to be pretty good at it. Various things people want to talk about include work issues, marriage problems, mood disorders, grief and loss and various life decisions. I work well with public safety personnel having been a deputy sheriff, firefighter, EMT, 911 dispatcher, armed guard and a US Navy member.
First session
When we meet. the first session is pretty much information gathering where I learn more about you, your background, the good thing in your life and the stuff that is bothering you. After that, we get right to work as a team to fix or improve those things. I have a casual approach and set up a safe friendly environment. I like to use humor because I believe laughter is one of the best medicines. I always want you to feel a bit better after a session than before.
Strengths
I am what they call a "person centered" therapist, meaning that I form a trusting relationship with a client and work together using their gifts and strengths to approach issues that you want to improve. I have a great deal of experience working with addictions, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and adjustment disorders (situational mood issues). I have had additional training in anger management, addictions, marriage counseling, hypnotherapy and supervising other therapists. I have performed most counseling roles including clinics, hospitals and in home care. I have managed teams of therapists and run a clinic in the past.
Location
Virtual sessions