Benjamin Johnson

My communication style

I communicate with genuine curiosity, active listening, and an open mind to create a safe, collaborative space. I offer focused, transparent feedback and practical guidance—balancing empathy with clear observations—to help you try new strategies and move toward your goals.

My journey to mental healthcare

Becoming a therapist later in life means I bring my lived experience, personal challenges, and hard‑won strengths into therapy. Having navigated substance use and LGBTQ+ issues myself, I understand their unique complexities and use that perspective to offer empathy, practical support, and realistic hope as we work toward your goals.

My goals for you

I use elements from psychology, health care, social work, and clinical interventions to assist clients reach their goals. We will work together to create a plan to achieve goals which are specific, measurable, achievable, and relevant to your specific circumstances.

Our first session

In our first session, I’ll invite you to share what brings you in and what you hope to change, letting your goals guide our conversation. I provide gentle structure while gathering background in an informal, nonjudgmental way so we can identify strengths, clarify priorities, and begin matching practical tools and next steps that feel right to you.

I identify as...

• Male
• Caucasian or White
• Spiritual