meet ben.

(note: Ben has limited capacity for new clients. Please reach out to inquire about potential availability.)

Life, together,

ours to wonder.

Ours to savor.

Ours to suffer.

Ours to offer

to each other.

My approach:

Therapy is a creative endeavor, where together, we explore and pursue what is possible. As a fellow human, I approach therapy with a proper humility. You are the expert of your life and I exist to support your growth. You can expect me to listen carefully, seek to understand you, and accept you as you are. I strive to maintain curiosity and flexibility to promote a therapeutic fit with you. I believe it is essential to honor both the hardship and beauty of life; to accompany people in suffering while holding up their strength and innate worth. I like to ask questions, share ideas, and when appropriate, laugh. I am skilled at synthesizing information to identify themes, dynamics, and overarching patterns.

My background:

I received my Bachelor’s of Science in Business from the Carlson School of Management and my Master’s degree in Marriage & Family Therapy from the University of Wisconsin - Stout. My therapy practice has centered on existential matters and their associated complexities. I have supported people experiencing fear, loneliness, depression, anxiety, illness, aging, tragedy, loss, regret, relationship ruptures, and death. I have shared space with people seeking answers about identity, purpose, acceptance, forgiveness, and faith. As a speaker, I have provided education to healthcare workers and the local community about resilience and grief practices.

I am also passionate about supporting organization leaders and teams in creating more collaborative, high-performing, humane, and sustainable workplace cultures. I have ten years' experience as an operations and team leader. I can relate to and understand the challenges faced by organizations in the modern world. My perspective as a systemic therapist combined with leadership experience positions me to view organizations holistically and to develop useful interventions.

(note: Ben has limited capacity for new clients. Please reach out to inquire about potential availability.)

When you're ready, I’m here.

License number: MN #2798; WI #2049-124