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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.

Hello! I believe healing begins by attuning to ourselves and becoming more aware of our powerful and intuitive body systems. These systems let us know when we feel safe/unsafe in a challenging situation. I have felt the power of this practice and notice the improvement of regulation.

I am continually striving to create an anti-racist, body-positive, and LGBTQIA+ inclusive space where I acknowledge the systemic issues that impact these individuals and their unique experiences.

Please visit my website to learn more about me: www.astateofmindtherapy.com

Do you have a stack of partially read self-help books collecting dust in the corner? Maybe you had hopes they would provide the information you were seeking to stay cool and collected through challenging times - because let’s face it, 2020 was pretty much a shitshow. It is alright to feel overwhelmed, confused, and uncertain, just know you don’t have to stay in that place. Whether you are looking for coping strategies to build resiliency through life transitions or wanting to explore deeper parts of yourself and how you relate to the world, I would be honored to walk along side you in your healing journey to find your authentic self. We can work together to create transformational change.

I wholeheartedly believe in the ability for people to make changes regardless of life circumstances. Our sessions will be filled with humor, empathy, and compassion as we focus on making progress towards your desired outcome.

I have 12 years of vast clinical experience. I am trained in Somatic and Attachment Focused (S.A.F.E.) EMDR. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Addiction Counselor, and hold a specialized credential for intimate partner violence. I am a certified as a Clinical Trauma Professional Level II, Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist, Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional, and Clinical Telemental Health Provider. I’m also a National Certified Counselor. All this really means is that I may have some information you find useful.

I am an EMDR-trained trauma therapist who specializes in working with those who have experienced religious trauma along with adult children of dysfunctional families, alcoholics, and addicts. I have a special place in my heart for working with the LGBTQIA+ community as well. With EMDR, I incorporate attachment work to soften the process.