LMHC, NCC, CAMS-II
BEN TARATUTA
THERAPIST SPECIALIZING IN MEN'S ISSUES
CONNECT TO CORE ISSUES
The journey of self-discovery can be difficult. Ben brings clarity and insight to support clients going through this process.
Ben Taratuta specializes in working with individuals and families struggling with mental health issues, substance use, and trauma. He helps his patients build their sense of self-worth and develop an understanding of who they are, guiding them to create healthy lives as they move forward in recovery.
Helping patients develop a strong sense of self-awareness is at the core of his therapeutic process. He meets individuals where they are and allows them to experience their full range of emotions in an honest way. By offering new perspectives and open communication, he provides the tools and support necessary for lasting change and sustainable health.
“My main goal is for people to feel heard. Feeling heard is paramount to finding resilience through trauma.”
–BEN TARTUTA
SPECIALIZATIONS
Men's Issues
Men face unique challenges in today's world. Ben offers targeted support and tools to navigate these complexities with confidence and authenticity.
Anger Issues
Get to the root causes of anger. Ben provides insights and strategies to manage intense emotions to respond with self-awareness and constructive communication.
EMDR
Unlock healing with EMDR. Ben uses this evidence-based approach to process traumatic memories, paving the way for resilience and emotional freedom.
OPERATING FROM EMPATHY
Ben specializes in the struggles that young adult men face. Meeting men where they actually are is much easier said than done. But this is Ben’s strong suit, and it inspires his work on a daily basis. His ability to operate from a place of non-judgment and with empathy comes from professional and personal experience.
Ben’s therapeutic approach includes evidence-based modalities, such as:
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
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Motivational Interviewing (MI)
“When we grow up in an environment that struggles with tolerating uncomfortable emotions, we find ourselves as adults never having developed appropriate coping skills for that discomfort. This often leads us to ask ourselves, 'Why am I like this?'”
–BEN TARATUTA
A MOTIVATIONAL APPROACH
Ben’s style of motivational interviewing is natural and seeks to understand the core issues beneath even the most extreme emotions. His talent lies in getting those who are resistant or stuck in pre-contemplation to pause and look at their behavior, thoughts, and feelings through a different lens.
Ben connects well with patients of all experiences, diagnoses, and backgrounds. He establishes a strong rapport to effectively address difficulties with self-worth, maladaptive thinking, negative core beliefs, and difficulty with dependency. His ability to operate from a place of non-judgment and with empathy comes from professional and personal experience.
TRAINING & BACKGROUND
Ben is a licensed mental health counselor, a nationally certified counselor, and a certified anger management specialist. He has a Master of Education degree in clinical mental health counseling from Florida Atlantic University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from the University of South Carolina.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Nationally Certified Counselor
Certified Anger Management Specialist, Level 2
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
Ben is an astute and personable clinician with a well-rounded skill set. As a colleague, I would say that Ben is dedicated to his clients and provides a unique therapeutic experience. Specifically, his work with individuals challenged by anger management issues and substance use disorders has been impressive.
– ERIC BRICKER, LMHC CAP EMDR
EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist
Certified Grief Recovery Specialist
Certified Anger Management Specialist
Qualified MH Intern Supervisor
I had the pleasure of meeting Ben and working with him while he was the counselor for one of my clients in treatment. After treatment, my client reached out to me to say how supportive Ben had been in helping him navigate treatment and early recovery and the reason he stayed in treatment. Moving into private practice will allow Ben to transfer his many talents as a therapist and a caring individual to those needing expert help outside of a residential treatment setting.
– WILLIAM LUKE, MS, LPCMH
Ben’s ability to deeply understand and conceptualize the root of one’s struggles is outstanding. He can truly meet the client where they are at in order for the change process to occur.
– ERIN BEATTIE, M.Ed., LMHC, NCC
Ben offers a safe, welcoming, and non-judgemental space for all of his clients. Ben is extremely knowledgeable about addiction and co-occurring disorders. I would recommend his services to any client in need.
– SARAH BRENKER, LCSW
I’ve had countless therapists and I don’t think I’ve respected any of them as much as Ben. He has helped me and my whole family.
– FORMER CLIENT
I can tell Ben takes pride in what he does. He has helped me in more ways than I could have imagined.
– FORMER CLIENT
We are incredibly thankful for our son’s sobriety, and Ben was a big part of that journey.
– MOTHER OF FORMER CLIENT
Ben has helped our family immensely through the biggest struggles we faced as a family thus far. We will be forever grateful.
– MOTHER OF FORMER CLIENT
Ben had a profound impact on our son. I am forever grateful to him for everything he did for not only our son but myself and the family as well.
– MOTHER OF FORMER CLIENT
I cannot express in words how much of an impact Ben had on my son while in his care. I know no other therapist (and there have been many) could have accomplished what he did with my son in a short amount of time.
– MOTHER OF FORMER CLIENT
I wish I had the words to effectively articulate my gratitude for the growth Ben has affected upon me as an individual as well as between my family.
– FORMER CLIENT