Benjamin Gatliff

I am a highly experienced Licensed Professional Counselor with over 22 years of expertise in mental health and substance abuse treatment. I have clinical licenses in Georgia, Idaho, Arizona, Florida, Rhode Island, Connecticut, South Carolina, and Vermont. I have pending licenses in Texas, Illinois, and New York. Holding a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Georgia College and State University and a master’s degree in mental health counseling from Fort Valley State University, I bring a comprehensive educational background to my practice.

Drawing from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Reality Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing (MI), I empower clients to explore the impact of thoughts, feelings, and actions on their environment, fostering personal safety and fulfillment. My therapeutic style is approachable, humorous, and open-minded, tailored to meet individual client needs. I embrace a non-judgmental stance and prioritize client-identified needs in our collaborative journey. I firmly believe in the inherent worth of every individual, emphasizing their value in the therapeutic process of healing and change for emotional issues.

My clinical specialties encompass a wide range, including depression, anger management, anxiety, dysfunctional relationships, trauma reaction/PTSD, substance abuse, dual diagnosis, psychosis, LGBTQ+ issues, men's issues, aging, life purpose, and stress management, among others. As you seek support, trust in my wealth of experience and client-centered approach to guide you toward positive change and growth.