Benjamin Okin

Life can be tough for all kinds of reasons and sometimes we need some help to nudge us past the rougher patches. Good on you for seeking that out.

I'm Ben and I'd like to help you out. I'm a therapist (LCSW) who you can meet with via telehealth or in person if you can make it to my office in Croton.

I work primarily with older teens, college students and young adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship challenges, or major life transitions. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply trying to figure out what's next, I'd like to provide a space to slow down, sort through what's going on, and build confidence moving forward.

When I work with clients my aim is to build rapport so that they feel safe and comfortable to share and to trust. So I try and keep things warm, conversational, kind and open-minded. I want you to know that I am in your corner and gonna be there for you through the highs and the lows.

If you're curious about therapeutic approaches, I draw primarily on strengths-based approaches with some more directive applications of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) added in where most effective.

It boils down to helping you explore the patterns in your life that are keeping you stuck, and then developing ways to help you adapt, manage and overcome those challenges with the strengths you already possess.

First appointments are all about us getting to know each other. We'll spend some time talking about what's bringing you to therapy, what you're hoping to get out of it, and whether we're a good fit. By the end I should have a good idea of how I can be helpful and we can go from there. I'm really looking forward to meeting you.