Welcome! I am a British-born Licensed Professional Counselor in Louisiana, with over 6 years of experience working as a psychotherapist. I have worked with clients struggling with mild to severe mental health difficulties, including but not limited to chronic and acute: depression, anxiety, addiction, stress, trauma, and grief. The practice I hold is diverse in terms of ethnicity, sexuality, culture, and gender identity. Thus, I actively take into account the surrounding structures that be, and am mindful of how they interact with the client's current or ongoing struggles.
My counseling style is warm, interactive, and challenging at times. Being non-judgmental, and treating others with respect, sensitivity, and compassion is the bedrock of counseling, and is built into all of my feedback and reflections. Let's be real - life can be incredibly hard at times, and we can sometimes get stuck in persistent thoughts or perspectives that may be inhibiting us from growth. And so, with consent, I may ask challenging questions to help you get unstuck, and be able to face old and new struggles with an awareness and approach that aligns with your goals, values, and beliefs. My therapeutic orientation integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with a Psychodynamic approach, structured within a Family Systems framework. In a simpler language without the jargon, essentially all bases are covered - from looking at what can help you in the here-and-now, and how to avoid "therapeutic relapse" by looking at how some of our behaviors came to be in the first place.
Finding the right counselor for you is imperative, as the relationship between counselor and client is key. Whether you decide to work with me or with another counselor, it takes courage and bravery to seek therapy -- for the first time, or for an additional round. As such, be proud for making it this far, as you are taking active steps toward healing.
From the bottom of my heart, best of luck during your search; and if you decide to see me, I'll be chatting with you shortly(!)
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent Personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sex Addiction, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Trichotillomania, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Imago Relationship Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Benjamin Ng. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Working with Ben was completely life-changing in all of the best ways. Compassionate, patient, and attentive, Ben expertly guided me through a deep-dive of the self. He helped me piece myself together when I felt defeated and gently pushed me forward so that I could find my footing again. I find myself using the tools he provided me everyday and remain very thankful for his guidance. 10/10, most definitely!
Written on Dec 29, 2021 after therapy with Benjamin for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Benjamin has been a huge factor in my healing journey. Throughout our sessions, he has made me feel comfortable and helped me understand the underlying issues of the things I was going through. He speaks in a clear and calm manner, in addition, always makes sure if we were on the same page. I greatly appreciated his help
Written on Jun 22, 2021 after therapy with Benjamin for 8 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and grief
Helpful is an understatement! Benjamin always created a space where I felt safe and accepted. Throughout my sessions Benjamin provided me with so much validation and acknowledgement of my growth while also helping me to be mindful of my goals in therapy.
Written on May 11, 2021 after therapy with Benjamin for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Benjamin exceeded my expectations as a therapist and has positively influenced my life in a huge way. Benjamin has been my favourite therapist to work with and has helped me too heal myself on a deep level and be able to make positive healthy decisions for my future.
Written on Jan 21, 2021 after therapy with Benjamin for 3 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Experienced, calm, patient, and helped me to understand myself so much better.
Written on Jan 17, 2021 after therapy with Benjamin for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
Benjamin is amazing at helping me understand my feelings both from the emotional side and the cognitive. He speaks in a manner which is clear and concise and is always sure to make certain we are on the same page. He challenges me in ways that I feel help in my growth. I feel comfortable sharing my deepest thoughts and feelings with him and often feel a huge weight lifted after our sessions.
Written on Jan 02, 2021 after therapy with Benjamin for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and sleeping disorders