Ben Swanson
Pre-Licensed Professional
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2303 Wycliff Street, Saint Paul, MN 55114
Let's Connect (651) 409-5344
Ben’s therapeutic style is characterized by deep empathy, respect for individuality, and a strong belief in each client's innate strengths. He maintains a non-judgmental space where clients can freely explore their thoughts, emotions, and life experiences. Ben values the importance of understanding the whole person, considering social, cultural, and spiritual influences. This comprehensive approach allows Ben to collaborate with clients to create therapeutic goals and plans that resonate with each client's unique needs and aspirations.
With a deep commitment to helping his clients achieve holistic well-being, Ben integrates principles from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), humanistic psychology, existential therapy, and mindfulness practices. Ben specializes in helping clients through life transitions, clients facing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Ben earned his undergraduate degrees in psychology and history from the University of Minnesota. He expects to have earned an MA in counseling and psychological services from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota in the Spring of 2025. He is currently working toward licensure.
Call or Email Ben Swanson now for a free 15 minute consultation - (651) 409-5344
Let's Connect (651) 409-5344
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Couple Sessions $175
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- HealthPartners of MN and WI
- Medical Assistance
- Medicare
- Optum
- UCare
- Out of Network
Ben Swanson
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (651) 409-5344
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Supervised by Amy Wheelecor (Minnesota / LP6437 ) Ben Swanson
Ben Swanson
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (651) 409-5344
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Life Transitions
- Anxiety
- Men's Issues
Expertise
- Chronic Pain
- Codependency
- Depression
- Emotional Disturbance
- LGBTQ+
- Marital and Premarital
- Relationship Issues
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
Ben Swanson
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (651) 409-5344
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Eclectic
- Existential
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Ketamine-Assisted
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Strength-Based
Ben Swanson
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (651) 409-5344