Ben Salzman MS, LMHC
Pronouns: He/Him
License & Certifications
- Licensed Mental health Counselor
Population Specialty
- Adults
Treatment Specialty
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Sexual Troubles (individuals only)
Specialty Training
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Mindfulness and Brain Training Techniques
- Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
- Common Elements Treatment Approach
- Motivational Interviewing
Population Ally
- Intersex Allied
- Non-Binary Allied
- Open Relationship Allied
- Queer Allied
- Personality Disorders
- LBGTQ+
- Sex-positive, Kink Allied
- Sex Worker Allied
About Ben
Ben earned a masters degree in Counselor Education, with an emphasis in Mental Health Counseling, and a Bachelors degree in Psychology both from Eastern Washington University. He is a licensed Mental Health counselor.
Ben's empathic and easy-going demeanor creates a casual, yet productive environment for clients. Ben uses a cognitive behavioral theoretical approach to work with clients who struggle with anxiety, anger management or overall emotional disturbance. His advanced training in CBT and DBT skills ensures his clients have a wealth of coping strategies to manage intense emotions. Ben has also gained additional training in treating a wide variety of sexual disorders and is being trained in sex therapy. Ben creates a professional yet comfortable atmosphere to help clients recognize, discuss and resolve underlying concerns which contribute or lead to emotional discomfort.
Ben's areas of specialty are:
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Emotional Disturbance
- Life Coaching
- Men's Issues
- OCD
- Self-Esteem
- Sex Therapy
- Sexual Addiction
- Stress
A Message from Ben
Lifes challenges are often filled with complex emotions and barriers. Sometimes we need an outside perspective to help recognize patterns in communication, behaviors or thoughts that may be adding to challenges. Therapy is about growth in self-understanding leading to experiential change. Change is hard and outcomes can be unpredictable but having someone you can trust offering tools, encouragement, and accountability can make daunting tasks more manageable and less scary. In session you can expect to have a few good laughs while shifting in and out of challenging topics. I see parts of therapy as a workout for your brain and you will need to “workout” outside of session to see progress, so expect homework in the form of applying what we talk about in session to your life. My focus is on creating a compassionate, validating and motivational environment to encourage openness so you can freely explore how to most effectively address the challenges in your life.
