Benjamin Ayantola

Day by day life teaches us something new about ourselves and how we adjust to the obstacles that emerge in front of us. Overall wellness is often a process, one in which we may have the desire to pursue but lack the skillset to achieve. I strive to come along side of you in your pursuit to invest in yourself and mental wellbeing. Engaging in counseling services is an excellent way to deepen your self-awareness, and explore what you truly are capable of accomplishing in your life.

Who I am today has been impacted by the environment in which I grew up in. Both my parents are Deaf. This has allowed me to live within three different cultures throughout my life; the Deaf culture, the Hearing culture, and the African-American culture. My world-view has taught me to be very observant of my surroundings and conscientious of the people in it. I believe I have an advantage in that way, due to the fact, that I have access to several different points of view and opinions. This has ingrained an ability to communicate with people without bias or preconceived notions.

When I am not at work, I am blessed to be able to spend time with my family and friends. I enjoy being active, whether that is playing basketball or coaching my kids’ sports teams. My faith keeps me grounded, and is integral in how I understand myself, and maintain the healthy relationships in my life.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor I provide psychotherapy to adolescents, adults, couples and families that reside in Arizona and Texas. I utilize evidenced-based interventions in my practices and a multifaceted therapeutic approach i.e. Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.

I am passionate about being a person who is willing, and able to come along side an individual to experience what they are feeling and seeing within their life. I view it as a privilege to be allowed the opportunity to be introduced into your life and perspective. So in that, I take the utmost care and respect when I speak, with the words that I use, and the body language that I present.