Ben Pruitt
LCSW Associate, LCSWA, MDiv
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
5716 Fayetteville Road, Durham, NC 27713
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To future clients, I find that sharing about myself in the beginning of our relationship can help create a better sense of the lenses through which I approach the world and therapy. I believe my training is only one of the lenses that helps me understand and work with problems and clients. My personal experiences also inform what I see and what I do not see. It is possible that my personal identities may be helpful or a limitation in our work together – so I think it is helpful to learn your thoughts about this too. I think it is important to be able to discuss this throughout our journey together if relevant.
With of this in mind, I identify as a white, queer, single, middle-class person with no children. I am deeply informed by a spirituality that draws from sources ranging from multiple spiritualities. I am from NC, with ancestors from across Europe and the United States. My practice is informed by a focus in trauma, the wisdom of the body, and spirituality.
Much of my education has centered on queerness and communities of color. I am a student of womanism and employ a feminist pedagogical framework aimed to dismantle sexism, sexist exploitation, and oppression. While differences between us tend to be the primary concern, I contend similarity can also pose limitations. Regardless, I hope we can work together.
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of North Carolina / P020716 Ben Pruitt
- In Practice for 1 Year
- Degree/Diploma from Duke University Master of Divinity / 2024
- Attended UNC Chapel Hill, Master of Social Work, Graduated 2024
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- LGBTQ+
- Spirituality
Expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Body Positivity
- Caregivers
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Relationship Issues
- Self-Harming
- Sex Therapy
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Abuse
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
2 Endorsements
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Family Systems
- Feminist
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Play Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Psychodynamic
- Somatic
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
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Ben Pruitt
LCSW Associate, LCSWA, MDiv