Ben Speiker, LPCC

It’s exhausting when it feels like school, work, relationships, or social expectations were built for everyone except you or your child. Whether you're a parent watching your kid burn out from masking their struggles, or an adult who has spent years trying to fit into systems that just don't fit your brain, the constant pressure to "just try harder" can leave you feeling misunderstood, overwhelmed, and burnt out.

You don't need to be fixed, cured, or forced into a neat little box to be worthy of support.

My passion is working with kids, teens, and adults, as well as the parents supporting them, who don't fit the standard mold. I specialize in partnering with neurodivergent folks, school avoidance survivors, the "behavior problems," hyperfixators, creative minds, and anyone who feels like a round peg being forced into a square hole.

I don't do rigid clinical scripts or lecture from a pedestal. I am the kind of therapist who will take the time to truly dive into your world. Whether a client is deeply immersed in books, graphic novels, gaming universes, or niche interests, I make a point to learn the language and lore of what they care about. We use those exact worlds and themes as therapeutic metaphors to build trust, process complex emotions, and do meaningful narrative work together.

Alongside creative tools like sand tray, art, and play techniques, my approach draws from an existential lens with foundational skills from CBT, TF-CBT, DBT, and ACT. We explore what actually gives your life meaning, work through the hard stuff, and rewrite the stories you've been handed on your level and at your pace.

I offer an open mind and a grounded, non-judgmental space where you or your child can drop the mask completely. Please book a free 15-minute consultation so we can get to know each other and see if we're a good fit. I'd love to hear what's going on for you!

I offer both in-person and virtual sessions for private-pay clients.