Ben Barnette

Ben believes in the potential of his clients to heal and grow in the face of life’s complex challenges and is committed to meeting people where they are and working together to pursue growth and healing. We all face challenges, and at times we find ourselves overwhelmed or stuck, with little hope that life can change for the better. Ben works with individuals and couples who are experiencing conflict in relationships, problems of sexuality, infidelity, grief, trauma, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts or behaviors. Ben is passionate about helping people heal from the pain of loss, trauma, or shame and creates a warm, collaborative environment where people can show up just as they are and expect to be seen and supported, not judged. Ben has worked with people across the lifespan to address the concerns of individuals, couples, and families and support their goals for healing, wholeness, and wellbeing.

Ben uses empirically supported therapies and techniques to support his clients’ pursuits of growth and wellbeing. He incorporates techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and leverages collaborative approaches for addressing suicidality and self-harm with his clients. Ben uses methods and insights from Gottman Couples Therapy to support couples navigating interpersonal conflict, infidelity, betrayal trauma, and problems in communication.

Ben understands the importance of each person's individual history, experiences, and values, recognizing that these shape the very landscape of our lives. No two people are the same; neither are any two couples. As such, Ben invests time and attention to better understand the individual needs, strengths, and concerns of the people he sees. Ben enjoys working with individuals and couples to better understand the problems they face and feel empowered to make change in their lives.