Ben seeks to approach therapy with a non-anxious and compassionate presence, aiming to come alongside clients with acceptance, curiosity and a gentle guidance. In addition to Ben’s training in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health challenges, Ben is a trained practitioner of family-systems theory. Ben places an emphasis on helping his clients better understand their desires, hopes, relationships, behaviors, and struggles through the lens of their multi-generational family system and dynamics. Ben also utilizes and is trained in a variety of other therapeutic approaches in supporting his client’s hopes for support, healing, and empowerment.

Ben’s clinical interests include couples/family therapy, identity development, grief and loss support, men’s issues, and spiritual formation.

Ben holds a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Bethel University in St. Paul, MN. Ben has been serving the community as a professional mental health practitioner for over 12 years. Ben also has several years of experience working as a secondary school administrator as well as a teacher and youth leader within a variety of educational, spiritual, mentoring contexts.

Ben enjoys running, swimming, the sunshine, and spending time with his wife, kids, friends and extended family.