Ben Stein

Ben Stein, LCSW, is a dedicated therapist at Loving at Your Best Marriage and Couples Counseling, also specializing in counseling for LGBTQ+ couples.

Utilizing the innovative Loving at Your Best Plan, Ben guides gay couples toward stronger, more fulfilling, and deeply connected relationships. With a focus on fostering emotional and relational growth, Ben is committed to helping couples rediscover love and connection.

Expertise and Approach

• Specialization: Couples therapy, individual counseling, and family therapy, with a focus on LGBTQ+ relationships.
• Core Method: The Loving at Your Best Plan, integrating schema therapy, emotionally focused therapy, the Gottman method, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
• Trauma Treatment: Advanced training in schema therapy, certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and EMDR, offering support for couples navigating trauma.
• Unique Perspective: Combines therapeutic expertise with insights from previous roles in marketing and campaign management, bringing a well-rounded approach to his clients.

Education and Training

• Master’s in Social Work from Columbia University
• Bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Sociology from Brandeis University
• Ongoing advanced training in schema therapy, enhancing his ability to support couples in complex relational dynamics.

A Personal Connection

Ben’s approach is deeply enriched by his Jewish cultural heritage and passion for diverse interests such as cinema, video gaming, rock climbing, and hiking. His well-rounded perspective helps him relate to clients from all walks of life, creating a warm, inclusive, and non-judgmental space for gay couples to explore their relationship challenges.

Commitment to Growth

Ben is continuously honing his skills to provide cutting-edge care for his clients. His dedication to personal and professional growth reflects the journey he helps his clients embark on – one of self-understanding, emotional regulation, and deeper connection.

At Loving at Your Best Marriage and Couples Counseling, Ben Stein is here to help you and your partner reignite passion, intimacy, and emotional connection, strengthening your relationship every step of the way.