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Ben Steel

Counselor, EdD, LMHC, CMPC

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Available both in-person and online
Lacey, WA 98503
I believe that you can experience healing and growth. I believe that everyone has experienced setbacks, hardships, and traumas in life that make it harder to love well and fulfill your personal goals. I believe that healthy, honest, vulnerable relationships are foundational to growth and healing. I believe that it is ultimately up to you to decide how to move forward and choose the path towards improvement. I believe that through honest evaluation and the hard work of taking ownership of your life along with improved relationships you can become empowered to address those issues and become who you are meant to be.
I will meet you where you're at in life. I will walk with you as confront the issues in your life and help you stay on track towards your goals. My training allows me to examine the whole human being: physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual in an effort to help you live and integrated life not just eliminate symptoms.
In my counseling relationships I engage fully with the client in an honest and supportive way. I am committed to helping you heal and grow, not to simply make you feel good. If you want to examine your life and make changes towards healing and wholeness then contact me.
Ben Steel now for a free 15 minute consultation

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Examined Life Counseling

Lacey, WA 98503

Redmond, WA 98052

My website
I specialize in Sports Performance, Spirituality and Anxiety 
$165 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
I am here to build a supportive and empowering relationship that allows you to examine your life and find healing
Ben Steel
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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Examined Life Counseling

Lacey, WA 98503

Redmond, WA 98052

My website
I specialize in Sports Performance, Spirituality and Anxiety 
$165 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
I am here to build a supportive and empowering relationship that allows you to examine your life and find healing
Ben Steel

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $165

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • First Choice Health | FCH
  • Premera Blue Cross
  • Regence
  • Out of Network
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Ben Steel
Counselor, EdD, LMHC, CMPC
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Ben Steel
Counselor, EdD, LMHC, CMPC
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Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Washington / LH61580844 Ben Steel
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 5 years
  • Attended University of Western States, Ed.D Mental Health Counseling and Sports Psychology, Graduated 2021
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Association for Applied Sports Psychology Mental Performance Consultant 16773 / 2024
  • Degree/Diploma from North Park Theological Seminary Masters of Divinity / 2012
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Ben Steel
Counselor, EdD, LMHC, CMPC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience.
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Ben Steel
Counselor, EdD, LMHC, CMPC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience.

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Sports Performance
  • Spirituality
  • Anxiety

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Career Counseling
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • Obesity
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Veterans
  • Weight Loss
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Ben Steel
Counselor, EdD, LMHC, CMPC
Do these issues align with your needs?
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Ben Steel
Counselor, EdD, LMHC, CMPC
Do these issues align with your needs?

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Religion

Christian

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • EMDR
  • Existential
  • Humanistic
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Positive Psychology
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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Ben Steel
Counselor, EdD, LMHC, CMPC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like.
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Ben Steel
Counselor, EdD, LMHC, CMPC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like.

Location

Primary Location

Examined Life Counseling

Lacey, WA 98503

Additional Location

Redmond, WA 98052

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Ben Steel
Counselor, EdD, LMHC, CMPC
Photo of Ben Steel, Counselor, EdD, LMHC, CMPC
Ben Steel
Counselor, EdD, LMHC, CMPC