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.
I am passionate about communication, personal growth, relationships, DBT and group therapy.
Now accepting clients for in-person therapy in West Seattle and Eastlake, with telehealth throughout Washington State.
Therapy in North Seattle for Couples, Teens and Individuals
About Ben
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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“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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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 ~
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
(DBT)
DBT is an evidence-based treatment designed to help individuals regulate emotions, improve relationships, reduce self-destructive behaviors, and build practical coping tools. It has been shown to be effective for personality disorders, mood instability, addiction, eating disorders, trauma-related symptoms, and chronic emotional dysregulation.
At its core, DBT balances two seemingly opposite forces: acceptance and change. Clients learn to validate their current experience while actively building skills to create meaningful behavioral change.
Mindfulness is central to DBT. The model teaches that opposites can coexist and be harmonized, helping clients reduce suffering while increasing agency and stability. I offer DBT-based individual therapy and skills groups for adults and teens. Additional DBT Groups can be found through Equilibrium Therapy Group, in West Seattle and Virtually.
You can learn more about DBT and its origins here.
Want to hear about how I use DBT in session?
Men’s Group
Now offering group therapy for men exploring concepts of masculinity, emotion, vulnerability, relationships and more! Want to know more about this fully-remote, virtual therapy group? Click below!
West Seattle Location
3614 California Avenue SW
Seattle, WA 98116
(Virtual Sessions Available)
Phone
(206) 745-2975
Fees
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$80 per session
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$100 per session
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$75 per session
Let’s work together
Interested in scheduling a free, 15-minute consultation? Get to know me and ask all of your questions. Fill out this form and I will get back to you shortly—I can't wait to hear from you!