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Ben Graf

Therapist(he/him)
1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Panic disorders
  • Family therapy, Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

I’m Ben Graf, a licensed professional counselor with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodivergence, stress, and life transitions. I particularly enjoy working with fellow helpers, healers, and caregivers, as well as students and high achievers. Serving people from diverse communities and cultural backgrounds is an important part of my practice, and I especially value supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community.

I work best with people who are willing to engage actively in the therapy process and who are motivated to pursue growth and healing, even when that journey feels difficult. Meaningful change often requires courage and persistence, and I deeply respect those who choose to undertake that work.

“The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination.” – Dr. Carl Rogers

My approach to therapy

I view therapy as both deeply personal and grounded in clinical expertise. It is emotional, relational, scientific, and profoundly meaningful work. I consider it an honor to be entrusted with your story. My commitment to your care is grounded in respect, integrity, and a deep dedication to ethical practice. I strive to provide consistent, reliable support because meaningful healing is fostered through trust, safety, and genuine human connection.

I describe my approach as abundantly human. My approach is active, collaborative, and action-oriented. While some therapists rely heavily on silence and reflection, I tend to be highly engaged in the therapy process. I ask thoughtful questions, offer observations and feedback, and work alongside you to explore patterns, deepen insight, and create meaningful change. I am not afraid to lean into difficult conversations, challenge unhelpful patterns, or actively participate in helping you move toward your goals.

I believe effective therapy should be tailored to the individual rather than prescribed from a standard formula. Together, we develop a treatment plan that respects you as a whole person and scaffolds your success, rather than fitting you into a one-size-fits-all approach. While my training draws from clinical and existential psychology, cognitive behavioral therapy, and emotion-focused approaches, my primary focus is understanding who you are and what will best support your growth.

I hold a fundamental belief that you are the expert on your own life. I will never claim to know you better than you know yourself. My role is not to tell you who you are or how you should live, but to bring clinical expertise, curiosity, and support that help you better understand yourself and move toward the life you want to build.

Choosing therapy is an act of courage. I look forward to the opportunity to walk alongside you on that journey.

What you can expect from me

In our first session we will spend some time getting to know one another. We will discuss what brings you to therapy and what your goals are. We will also spend some time fully exploring your story. I strive to set a supportive and judgement free space for our work to safely and naturally take place.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Man
  • My style is
    Participatory, Humorous, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    1 year of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at University of Colorado Colorado Springs
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Colorado)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Select Health - Colorado

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Panic disorders
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, OCD, Family issues, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD, Transgender issues, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Attachment Based Family Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Strength-Based, Critical Incident Stress Debrief (CISD), Art Therapy, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Exposure Response Prevention, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Behavior Modification, Trauma Focused CBT, Humanistic, Brief Dynamic, Attachment Based, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Behavioral, Behavioral Activation (BA), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Experiential, Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Care types
    Family therapy, Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English
Next available: Jun 22