Meet our Clinicians
Benjamin Meyer, Licensed Professional Counselor
Do you find yourself wondering why you do what you do? Repeating the same patterns? Making the same kinds of choices, even though you are not sure how this could have happened? You're not alone. In my counseling practice, I'll guide you to learn how and why these things occur and what you can do to change it. We'll take a look at how your awareness is shaped by powerful forces-- more specifically, the thoughts and beliefs that may have been established when you were much younger. I'll help you find your truth, so you can better understand yourself, and make choices you feel proud of.
Treatment approach:
I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Deprogramming and Re-processing) and DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), and I primarily use the theroetical orientations of psychodynamism (psychological) and existentialism (philosophic) in my work. I use an approach called Emotion Focused Therapy when I work with couples. Understanding behavior is my passion. I obtained my degree in Psychology at Ohio State University and I received my Master's in Counseling at Ottawa University in Phoenix, Arizona. I also have a Master's in Philosophy from Louisiana State University.
I offer secure online video conference meetings, if preferred. I invite you to contact me if you have any questions, or are interested in learning more. To get started, you can learn more about us here, or you can call or email. There is no time like the present for you to begin feeling better.
Treatment and services
Insurances accepted and costs
Cost: An initial assessments for individuals, couples, and familes is $230. Ongoing couples and family sessions are $175, and ongoing individual sessions are $165. An initial phone consultation is available (free) to assess need and potential fit. Health insurance— with the companies listed below— may reduce these amounts significantly.
Sliding Scale: We now offer a sliding scale fee based on yearly income, For incomes under $35k/year, a charge of $125 for the Intake session and $75 for ongoing sessions would be applied. For yearly incomes under $50k/year and over $35k/yr, rates are $125 for the Intake and $100 for ongoing sessions.
Insurances Accepted: We accept United/Optum, Oscar, Tri West, Aetna, Cigna, and most Blue Cross Blue Shield insurances (not BCBS of California**).
Check with your insurance provider for costs for counseling as respective insurance companies and plans differ sIgnificantly.
Supervision Ben is also accepting LAC’s for Supervision. If you are in the market for Clinical Supervision in Arizona, please get in touch! The current rate for Supervision is $90/hour.
Hiring: We are also hiring LAC's!! Inquire within!!
Sondermind Ben also has a contract with the company Sondermind. Sondermind's phone number is 1-844-THERAPY, and their website is www.sondermind.com some of the above insurance companies are only accepted through this agency. If you are here as a result of Sondermind, welcome!
Specialities
Our goal is in helping you lead the kind of life you desire. This includes being aware of early life traumas that can significantly impact the ability to regulate emotions and manage daily interactions. Ben is well-versed in helping people understand and accomodate so these experiences do not define you or negatively impact others.
Common focuses of therapy include:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Relationship and family conflict
- Co-dependency
- Addiction
- Trauma
and the following treatments:
- CBT
- DBT
- EMDR
Issues treated:
- Addiction
- Anger Management
- Anxiety Disorders
- Bipolar Disorder
- Career Assessment
- Co-dependency
- Couples Therapy
- Depression
- Dream interpretation
- Domestic Abuse
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Disturbances
- Family Conflict
- Insomnia
- LBGTQ issues
- Men's Issues
- Nightmares
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Peer conflict
- Personality Disorders
- PTSD
- Relationship conflict
- Self-esteem issues
- Social Anxiety
- Stress
- Work-related conflict
Mental Health Conditions:
- Dissociative Disorders
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Mood Disorders
- Personality Disorders
- Thinking Disorders
Treatment modalities:
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical (DBT)
- Eclectic
- EMDR (Eye Movement Deprogramming and Re-processing)
- Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Feminist
- Gestalt
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma-Focused