Ben Benjamin, LMFT
California License #140260
How we’ll work together
We’ll collaborate on discovering new ways to view, engage with, and transform the barriers that appear to keep you from the life you want to create.
I approach this work with flexibility, creativity, gratitude, joy, humor, and humility, and I would be honored to assist you on your journey towards healing, growth, and expanded awareness.
Who I work with
I enjoy working with a wide range of clients:
adults
college students
seniors
couples
parents
families
I work with individuals impacted by:
anxiety
depression
trauma
addiction
grief and loss
adjusting to life changes
infidelity
divorce
other relationship challenges
parenting issues
issues associated with chronic medical conditions
Some clients come to therapy feeling caught between different worlds — cultural, familial, professional, spiritual, or personal. Together, we explore the challenges and opportunities that can arise from living across multiple identities, communities, or perspectives.
My Background
Personal
I grew up in Indiana, moved to San Francisco in my early 20s, and lived for one year in Japan. I’ve lived in the Los Angeles area since 2001. Claremont has been my home since 2012.
Professional
I have a diverse professional background in multiple creative and technical fields that informs my work as a therapist.
I'm a visual and performance artist, and I worked for several decades as a graphic designer, a user interface designer, and user experience designer for technology companies. This is technical work that also incorporates heart and humanity. I love organizing information and improving processes—helping things to function more clearly, smoothly and effectively, while bringing more joy to interactions.
I’ve also deeply enjoyed working as a teacher, lecturer and presenter.
And I’ve been fortunate to experience some writing and consulting jobs in the entertainment industry.
Passion, creativity, and heart is at the center of the varied work that I’ve done, and that same passion, creativity and heart comprises a large part of my work as a therapist.
Rates
Individual therapy
Online or in-person. For individuals to process and explore their thoughts. Typically, meetings are weekly or every other week.
45 mins | $195
60 mins | $260
Relationship therapy
Build healthier dynamics in loving partnerships. Explore communication, boundaries, and shared goals. I work with relationships navigating infidelity, parenting challenges, and ethical non-monogamy, as well as providing a safe space to build stronger relationships. I also work with couples working to discern whether or not they want to stay in relationship.
I respect and accept individuals of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
45 mins | $195
60 mins | $260
Family therapy
In-person or by video. Improve communication, navigate challenges together, and strengthen relationships.
60 mins | $260