Benjamin Carter (He/Him)

Mental Health Counselor-Limited Permit
Accepting Clients

Hello! My name is Benjamin and I’m a queer affirming, trauma-informed counselor for individuals and couples.

Mental Health Counselor in New York City, NY
Supervised by Alaina Malik, LMHC

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Group

About My Clients

My foundational experience in clinical work has been rooted in supporting queer and BIPOC clients as they have navigated hardship, health, identity, and family and partner relationships.

My Background and Approach

I specialize in supporting individuals as they heal from trauma, mend relationships, explore identity, and cope with emotional distress. My approach to work is gentle, focused, and relational, which means that my goal is to help you to feel understood, and guided to make meaningful changes in your life and relationships. I believe that this creates a path for clients to heal and to stay connected to who they are, and what they value. Clinically, I draw from Emotion-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, AEDP, Mindfulness, CBT, and ACT, and I work to tailor my approach to what resonates most with your experience. I am passionate about working with both individuals and couples, and I have received advanced training in Emotion Focused Couples Therapy, a leading research-driven attachment based approach for couples, with a specialization of working within the LGBTQIA+ community.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe that healing comes from an integration of individual identity, culture, and spirituality, and I take an anti-racist and LGBTQ+ and trans-affirming and informed approach that prioritizes acceptance and belonging for all aspects of identity.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Other Techniques
  • Addiction Counseling
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Couples Counseling
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Family Systems
  • Feminist Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Relational Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Trauma Therapy
  • Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP)

Issues I Treat

Specialties
LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists Marriage Counseling Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Other Issues
  • Addiction
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Burnout
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief or Loss
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Men's Issues
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Polyamorous and Open Relationships
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Problems
  • Spirituality
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Out of Network
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Christianity
  • Judaism

At A Glance

  • Experience: 2 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $200 - 240/session

Reach out to Benjamin