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Ben Josie, Clinical Intern

Hi, I’m Ben!

I’m so happy you’re here! It’s hard navigating life. But the good news is that you don’t have to do it alone.

I provide therapy to teens, couples, polycules, families and adult individuals. If you’re seeking to grow, I would love to be on your team.

Now accepting clients for in-person therapy in Seattle and telehealth throughout Washington State.

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About Me

How can I help?

Hey there, I’m Ben Josie. Are you or your teen feeling misunderstood? Struggling to connect or communicate with your partner(s) or the people in your life? In need of some skills to regulate difficult emotions and build confidence? Stuck in difficult family patterns? Exploring new identities in order to become the most authentic version of yourself? You have come to the right place! In my years as a High School teacher, I have been inspired by a diverse group of young people whose challenges are as unique as their passions. It is an honor to provide space for fears and struggles that are often dismissed or misunderstood.

In our work together, we will build trust as we create goals to become the person you want to be. I value full honesty, and will tell you the things you need to hear, even if you don’t want to hear them. It is a privilege and an honor to hold clients’ secrets—no matter how scary it may feel to share them. Whether we are discussing addiction, sexual fantasies, traumatic experiences or any other topic you struggle to talk about, I promise you provide a non-judgmental space where you feel safe to share your burdens when you feel ready. My work is neurodiverse-, queer- and kink-affirming. I value creativity, expressiveness and kind humor both in my life and my therapy practice.

I encourage you to reach out for an initial consultation so we can take the first step together!

“And all the voices, all the goals, all the yearnings, all the sorrows, all the pleasures, all the good and evil, all of them together was the world. All of them together was the stream of events, the music of life.
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— Herman Hesse, Siddhartha
“Ben is a thoughtful clinician who blends sincerity, humor, and deep care in the therapy room. He creates a non-judgmental and safe container and is passionate about working with teens who need a place to feel heard. I highly recommend Ben
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— Brittany Ater, LMFTA

Areas of Focus

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  • Relationships are fundamental to the human experience. We are born in relationship, we are hurt in relationship, and we can grow in relationship. Whether we are discussing a romantic partner, a best friend or a family member, relationships can be messy. Many, though not all, relationships can be improved with new communication skills. I would love to help you and your partner(s) to break patterns, improve communication and build stronger relationships.

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  • Sex is a foundational aspect of the human existence. Yet, there is so much conflicting messaging from our society about sex. Perhaps you never received the sex education you deserve. Perhaps you are exploring how to improve sex with your partner(s). Perhaps you have experienced sexual trauma. Perhaps you are navigating new sexual identit(ies). Whatever the case may be, I offer a non-judgmental space to ask questions and share feelings—no matter how embarrassing they may seem.

    Queer-affirming

    Poly-affirming

    Kink-affirming

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  • For the past 5 years, I have worked as a high school teacher and counselor at leadership camp. In these roles, I have learned about the unique needs of adolescents and teenagers. So often disempowered, I work to help teens grow into the best versions of themselves. Whether we are learning tools to manage mental health and mood or communication skills, it’s easier to grow when you have a trusted partner.

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  • As a teacher, I have worked to become an advocate for the neurodivergent community. I wholeheartedly believe that autism and ADHD are not “disabilities” or something to be "cured." Navigating the world as a neurodivergent person can allow you to tap into a level of empathy, creativity, energy, joy that many people will never understand. I offer a space where you will be affirmed and supported as you grow and navigate this identity.

Additional topics

Grief

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Anxiety

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Transitions

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Depression

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Emotional Regulation

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Anger Management

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Men's Topics

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Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

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Autism

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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

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Borderline Personality Disorder

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Grief ~ Anxiety ~ Transitions ~ Depression ~ Emotional Regulation ~ Anger Management ~ Men's Topics ~ Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) ~ Autism ~ Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) ~ Borderline Personality Disorder ~

DBT Groups

DBT is a skills-based therapy that has been shown to be effective in treating a wide variety of issues, such as personality disorders, addiction, eating disorders, and for those who struggle to regulate their emotions or maintain healthy relationships. 

DBT promotes both acceptance and change of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to manage and reduce mental health problems. Mindfulness is a central part of this treatment approach. The fundamental concept in DBT is that opposites can coexist and be harmonized. In other words, DBT brings together two things that seem to be opposites—acceptance and change—to achieve better treatment results.

You can learn more about DBT and its origins here.

More group times are available through Equilibrium Therapy Group in West Seattle. If the times listed below are not available to you, please explore more group offerings here.

Skills Group - Adults

This is a six-month curriculum with four modules that last six weeks each. The modules are: Core Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness, and Distress Tolerance. Clients must be in weekly individual therapy and make a commitment to participate weekly.

Time

Wednesdays from 1:30-3:00pm

Location: Virtual

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Skills Group - Teens

This group targets the unique needs and experiences of teens as they navigate middle and high school and struggle with anxiety, depression, and at times risky or dangerous behavior. Teens learn the four modules of the adult skills group, plus an additional module called Walking to Middle Path, which focuses on understanding typical vs atypical adolescent behavior, balancing acceptance and change, and improving relationships between teens their caregivers. Parents are invited to group once a month to learn the skills with their teen.

Time

Tuesdays from 6:00pm-7:30pm

Location: West Seattle

Location

 

3614 California Avenue SW

Seattle, WA 98116

(Virtual Sessions Available)

Phone
(206) 745-2975

Fees

  • $80 per session

  • $100 per session

  • $75 per session

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Let’s work together

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