LPC, 10 years of experience
Hi, I’m Ben, a Licensed Professional Counselor dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and build greater emotional understanding and resilience. My therapeutic approach is grounded in person-centered principles, emphasizing empathy, authenticity, and collaboration. I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns, psychodynamic therapy to explore the deeper roots of emotional struggles, and experiential methods to foster insight and personal growth. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive space where you can gain clarity, develop healthier coping skills, and move toward lasting change.
In our first session, my goal is to get to know you—your story, your goals for therapy, and what’s been getting in the way of feeling like yourself. We’ll take time to explore what’s bringing you in, what you’ve already tried, and what you hope to get out of our work together. I approach the first session with curiosity and care, creating a safe space for you to share at your own pace. By the end of our meeting, you’ll have a clearer sense of how I work, what our sessions might look like moving forward, and whether it feels like the right fit for you.
Clients often describe me as easy to talk to, approachable, and genuine. I bring warmth and a good sense of humor to sessions, helping people feel comfortable opening up and being themselves. I also strive to strike a healthy balance between showing up as my authentic self and maintaining professional boundaries so that clients receive the most effective care possible. I value creating real, human connection in the therapy room—where empathy, insight, and honesty come together to foster meaningful change.
I work best with individuals who are ready to understand themselves more deeply and create lasting change in their lives. My ideal clients include gay men seeking an affirming and understanding therapist, people navigating relationship challenges, and those struggling with anxiety, addiction, or addictive behaviors. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling stuck in unhelpful cycles—whether emotional, relational, or behavioral—and want to find new ways of coping and connecting. I enjoy helping clients build self-acceptance, improve communication, strengthen relationships, and develop a greater sense of balance and authenticity in their lives.
I take an eclectic approach to therapy, drawing from person-centered, psychodynamic, experiential, and cognitive-behavioral frameworks. I strive to create a supportive and authentic space where clients feel seen and understood, while also exploring the deeper patterns that influence thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. My work balances insight and self-awareness with practical strategies for change, helping clients develop greater emotional clarity, resilience, and self-acceptance.
5 ratings with written reviews
July 11, 2025
Ben has been nothing but supportive of my mental health journey form day 1! He has this ability to make me feel less alone when I am struggling with a challenge that seems to be targeting only me. He is warm and compassionate but pushes me to see the good within myself, and the potential that I have. He is cohesive and breaks down the confusing "therapy lingo" into more digestible ideas.
June 2, 2025
Ben is a constant sound board to allow me to express my emotions and any struggles I may be experiencing. His approach is warm and welcoming with insightful advice. Ben's attitude always remains level-headed, composed and professional.
April 30, 2025
Ben is charismatic, funny, and he is easy to talk to. He constantly reminds me of my goals in therapy, and is always checking in to make sure we're on the right track.