About

Hi! My name is Ben. I am a husband, dog and cat owner, and counselor. I live in West Michigan and have lived here all my life other than my time in Dayton, OH where I graduated from University of Dayton. I received my Master of Arts in Counseling from Aquinas College in 2019. Outside of counseling, I love spending time with friends and family. I enjoy playing with my pets. I am an active person whether it be playing sports, going on walks and hikes, working on projects, or going to a sporting event. My passion for the Lions runs deep, and I always soak in a good sunset. I am honored and excited to walk along side my clients towards their goals. Who I work with: I specialize in helping pre-teen (12) to adults with tough situations such as depression, anxiety, overwhelming stress, and work/school related issues. My Counseling Process My counseling philosophy is closely aligned with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Person- Centered approaches. I work to provide my clients with an individualized experience and meet them where they feel most comfortable. Trainings Completed – Component- Based Psychotherapy: An Integrative Framework for Treating Adults with Histories of Complex Trauma and Dissociation- Completed 2022 EMDR Basic Training Part 1 and 2 through EMDR Consulting- Completed 2021 (I still need to do the consultation hours so I am unable to state I am certified) – Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) Web 2.0 training through Medical University of South Carolina- Completed 2020 – Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Beginners by Russ Harris on Psychwire- Completed 2020 – Psychological First Aid Online- Completed 2019