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Hi and congratulations on taking the first step in becoming a healthier you! If you are looking for a warm, engaging and experienced therapist, I may be your fit. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice since 2005 and I love helping! My background is diverse, including but not limited to treating depression, anxiety, panic, PTSD, OCD, relationship issues, communication issues, and life changes, to name a few. Please schedule a Fridays only 15-minute call & we can go from there.

My goal is to provide you with a safe, emotional space where you will feel comfortable, relaxed and know that you are being heard. I want you to be able to express yourself freely without any fear of judgement. Healing takes place when you are able to be open, honest and vulnerable. Throughout my practice, it has been an honor to help facilitate extraordinary transformation in the lives of my clients. Believe me when I say that, “Anything is possible,” as I have witnessed my clients overcome trauma, grief, depression, anxiety and hardcore drug addiction.

Often, our feelings of shame, hurt and fear rob us of the opportunity to experience true joy and fulfillment in our lives. Do you find yourself running from these feelings or always fighting against them? Instead, I can help you embrace them and work through them. It is through this process of transformation where you learn to find acceptance, meaning

and purpose in your life. This leads to living with self-authenticity, and this is when you experience true joy and fulfillment. I look forward to being your catalyst for change. Together, we will take this journey and progress at your own pace. I encourage you to take the first step and make an appointment. Your life is worth it!

I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression and childhood trauma.

My mission is to normalize individual and couple’s therapy to help people live more vulnerable, happier, and fulfilled lives. My hope is to help people discover their worth and understand themselves better as emotional beings to be able to create the safety and beauty in their world that they desire. Humor and vulnerability have a place in every session with me; I personally aspire towards more balance always and support my clients to move towards a more balanced life.

I specialize in working with clients who are experiencing or have experienced depression, anxiety, anger, grief/loss, relationship conflicts, addictions, gender/identity concerns, lack of motivation, abuse and trauma, life transitions and men’s mental health concerns. In addition, I have worked closely with the LGBTQ+ population. Prior to working in the private practice setting, I have 14 years of experience as a teacher and counselor in the public schools of New Jersey, Texas and Colorado.

Hi, I'm Ben! I use he/him/his pronouns, and identify as a white-bodied, straight-ish, neurotypical, cisgender man in long-term recovery from a substance use disorder. My direct experiences with mental health systems and professionals are what led me to become a therapist. My overall approach to therapy is client-centered and collaborative. I earned my MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a focus in Contemplative Psychotherapy from Naropa University.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I bring both professional expertise and a warm, down-to-earth approach to therapy. I draw from evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you can feel understood while developing practical, meaningful steps toward healing and growth.

Outside of the therapy room, I enjoy spending time with my husband and our four children, getting lost in a good book, watching sports, traveling, and enjoying the outdoors. These moments help keep me grounded and remind me of the importance of connection, balance, and finding joy in everyday life.

You don't have to navigate life's rough waters alone. Together, we can work toward finding clarity, building resilience, and creating the steady ground you're looking for.

I believe therapy is a space where you can begin exactly where you are. Some people come in with a clear sense of what they want to work on, while others arrive simply knowing that something feels off—they feel anxious, unsettled, or disconnected, and want to feel better. I value both starting points, and I work with each client to discover the path that fits them best.

I have been a counselor for over thirty years, and during that time, I’ve had the privilege of working with individuals, couples, and families across many stages of life. My passion is helping people build healthier, more fulfilling relationships—with themselves and with others. Much of my work focuses on the evolving dynamics between adult children and parents, couples, and individuals wanting to learn more about themselves and the choices they make.

Clients often come to me because they’re feeling anxious, depressed, or stuck in old patterns. Many of these struggles arise when we lose connection—either with ourselves or with people in general and specifically with the people we care about. Therapy offers a space to identify the kind of connections one wants and needs, to rebuild relationships one has into healthier connections, to feel more supported, and to be more hopeful about what is possible.