Benjamin Gatliff
Personal Experience & Biography
I am a highly experienced Licensed Professional Counselor with over 22 years of expertise in mental health and substance abuse treatment. I have clinical licenses in Georgia, Idaho, Arizona, Florida, Rhode Island, South Carolina, and Vermont. I have pending licenses in Texas, Illinois, and Rhode Island. Holding a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Georgia College and State University and a master’s degree in mental health counseling from Fort Valley State University, I bring a comprehensive educational background to my practice.
Throughout my career, I’ve contributed my skills in various settings, including community mental health centers, prisons, jails, and mental hospitals. My commitment extends beyond my professional practice, as I’ve volunteered with counseling, hospice, Salvation Army, and food banks, reflecting my dedication to community well-being.I specialize in creating a safe and non-judgmental space to facilitate personal change, insight, and healing.
Drawing from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
, Reality Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing (MI)
, I empower clients to explore the impact of thoughts, feelings, and actions on their environment, fostering personal safety and fulfillment. My therapeutic style is approachable, humorous, and open-minded, tailored to meet individual client needs. I embrace a non-judgmental stance and prioritize client-identified needs in our collaborative journey. I firmly believe in the inherent worth of every individual, emphasizing their value in the therapeutic process of healing and change for emotional issues.
My clinical specialties encompass a wide range, including depression, anger management, anxiety, dysfunctional relationships, trauma reaction/PTSD, substance abuse, dual diagnosis, psychosis, LGBTQ+ issues, men’s issues, aging, life purpose, and stress management, among others. As you seek support, trust in my wealth of experience and client-centered approach to guide you toward positive change and growth.