Ben Ferris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (917) 525-4522
A lot of us seeking therapy are thoughtful, capable, and self-aware—yet still feel overwhelmed by anxiety, self-criticism, or emotional patterns that don’t shift through insight alone. You may feel pulled by competing inner voices, exhausted by overthinking, or frustrated that old wounds continue to shape your present life.
I offer a non-judgmental space where we work collaboratively to understand and soften these inner struggles. My approach is rooted in Internal Family Systems (IFS), a compassionate and evidence-based model that helps us relate to different parts of ourselves from a place of curiosity, rather than judgment.
As these parts feel understood and less burdened, many clients experience greater clarity, and self-trust. That can turn into more calmness, cultivating a healthier true north for our nervous system. Therapy with me is not about fixing what’s “wrong,” but about helping you access the steadiness and resilience that are already within you.
I often work with concerns related to anxiety, trauma, addiction, relationship difficulties, and a harsh inner critic. I draw inspiration from the work of Richard Schwartz, Gabor Maté, Janina Fisher, and Tara Brach. Currently accepting new clients.
Call or Email Ben Ferris now for a free 15 minute consultation - (917) 525-4522
Let's Connect (917) 525-4522
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Venmo, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- EAP
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Ben Ferris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (917) 525-4522
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 089588 Ben Ferris
- Attended Hunter College, MSW
Education and Years In Practice
Ben Ferris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (917) 525-4522
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Grief
Expertise
- Addiction
- Bisexual
- Cancer
- Codependency
- Family Conflict
- Infidelity
- Internet Addiction
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Obesity
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Addiction
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
- Video Game Addiction
Ben Ferris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (917) 525-4522
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian
I also speak
Mandarin
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian
I also speak
Mandarin
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Psychodynamic
- Trauma Focused
Ben Ferris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (917) 525-4522