About Ben…
Hello, my name is Ben. We are all on a journey and mine has included 25+ years in corporate roles as an engineering manager at Abbott, Medtronic, 3M and Anderson Windows. In addition my journey has included divorce, re-marriage, infertility, adoption, family issues, etc. I am proactive and love helping couples win at marriage and walking with them in the hard work to improve their relationships. I have been helping couples since 2013 with a variety of challenges including infidelity, addiction, conflict, intimacy issues, etc. I also help individuals with difficult relationships, anxiety, self esteem, etc.
My approach is team based. You are the expert on your life/situation. I will join your team and together we’ll explore, see, try things, reflect and move towards your short term and long-term goals. I would welcome the opportunity to hear your story and be in it with you. You are worth it.
When I’m not helping clients, I love to be outdoors hiking, biking, or sitting around a bonfire with friends. I’m grateful for and enjoy spending time with my wife and our son.
About change…
Change starts when you can share your story and be seen, heard and understood. Being real and honoring your story is the start. With a greater understanding of yourself and your history you can choose your change and commit to next steps. It’s your move.
My role: I will come alongside to help you explore, navigate and decide. We’re in this together and you are in the driver’s seat. I’m not going to “just listen”. I will not tell you what to do (advice). Together, we will find your best true self, be kind, and support your change.
With your best self in the driver’s seat, we will see you achieving your change and thriving in life and relationships.
Training & Credentials
MA in Marriage and Family Therapy from St. Mary’s University of MN
Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in MN #4487 & WI #2269-124
Prepare & Enrich Trained facilitator (2013)
Completed Gottman Level 1 Training (2023)
Completed Anchor Relational (formerly AIR Network) Training (2024)
Primary Areas of Expertise
Pre-marriage counseling
Marriage improvement
Couples in crisis / high conflict
Infidelity / Affairs
Betrayal
Anxiety
Difficult relationships
Sex and intimacy
Self esteem
Spiritual/Faith concerns
