Houston Licensed Professional Counselor for Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Chronic Illness, Addiction & Trauma
Ben Carrettin is a double-boarded, licensed professional counselor and consultant serving adolescents, adults, college students, first responders, clergy, and healthcare professionals in Houston, Texas. He is a Nationally Board Certified Counselor (NCC) and a Nationally Board Certified Master Addiction Counselor (MAC), with specialized experience in anxiety, depression, mood spectrum disorders, complex grief and loss, addiction and substance use disorders (SUD), PTSD, traumatic events, cross-cultural conflict, and the psychological and emotional challenges associated with cancer, Parkinson’s disease, organ transplant and chronic illness. Ben also works with college students navigating academic, personal, relational, and life-transition challenges. His approach is individualized and evidence-informed, helping clients better understand their experiences, develop effective coping strategies, navigate difficult transitions, and move toward greater emotional health, resilience, and quality of life.
Ben Carrettin: Licenses and Certifications
Ben Carrettin is a fully and independently Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S) in the State of Texas, a Nationally Board Certified Counselor (NCC) and Nationally Board Certified Master Addiction Counselor (MAC). He’s held professional certifications in complex trauma, complex grief, anger resolution and much more over the years. Ben has advanced training and experience in Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) responding to large scale traumatic events, death in the workplace and critical/disaster response. In 2012, he completed an intensive, sixteen week, Advanced Lay Chaplaincy for Death and Dying training program in pastoral care with a specialized focus on addressing traumatic grief with terminally ill adults and their loved ones.
Ben Carrettin: Areas of Specialization
Counseling Specialties
Ben Carrettin provides counseling and professional consultation for a broad range of psychological, emotional, behavioral, relational, and life-transition concerns, including:
- Anxiety and chronic worry
- Depression
- Mood spectrum disorders
- Complex grief and complicated loss
- Addiction and substance use disorders (SUD)
- PTSD and trauma-related concerns
- Survivors of traumatic events
- Medical trauma and adjustment to serious and chronic illness
- Psychological and emotional challenges associated with cancer
- Psychological and emotional challenges associated with Parkinson’s disease
- Organ transplant-related emotional and psychological concerns
- College and university student concerns
- Cross-cultural conflict and adjustment
- Major life transitions and significant life changes
Ben Carrettin – Who I Work With
Counseling for Adolescents, Adults & Specialized Populations
Ben works with adolescents and adults, including college and university students, first responders, clergy, and healthcare professionals. His experience includes helping people navigate high-stress professions, traumatic experiences, addiction and recovery, complicated grief, serious medical conditions, cultural and interpersonal conflict, and significant life transitions.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S), Nationally Board Certified Counselor (NCC), and Nationally Board Certified Master Addiction Counselor (MAC), Ben brings an interdisciplinary perspective to counseling and consultation, particularly when clients are dealing with complex or overlapping psychological, medical, behavioral, and life circumstances.
Ben Carrettin: “Why Work With Me?”
Counseling for Complex Life Challenges
Some challenges don’t fit neatly into a single diagnosis or category. Anxiety can accompany grief. Depression can occur alongside a serious medical diagnosis. Trauma can affect relationships, work, health, and recovery. Addiction may intersect with family dynamics, grief, trauma, or other mental health concerns. Teenagers may be dealing with relationship dynamics, family stressors, identity and more.
Ben’s practice focuses on understanding the whole person and the circumstances surrounding the problem, rather than reducing someone to a diagnosis or label. Counseling is tailored to each individual’s experiences, goals, strengths, and needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ben Carrettin specialize in?
Ben Carrettin specializes in anxiety, depression, mood spectrum disorders, complex grief and loss, addiction and substance use disorders, PTSD, traumatic events, medical trauma, identity and bullying, cross-cultural conflict, and psychological challenges associated with cancer, Parkinson’s disease, organ transplantation and chronic illness.
Does Ben Carrettin work with adolescents?
Yes. Ben provides counseling for adolescents as well as adults and college students.
Does Ben work with first responders and healthcare professionals?
Yes. Ben works with specialized populations including first responders, clergy, and healthcare professionals who may experience occupational stress, traumatic events, grief, burnout, and other complex life challenges.
Does Ben Carrettin work with addiction and substance use disorders?
Yes. Ben is a Nationally Board Certified Master Addiction Counselor (MAC) and provides counseling related to addiction and substance use disorders (SUD), including the psychological and emotional challenges associated with recovery.
Does Ben work with people experiencing grief?
Yes. Ben specializes in complex grief and complicated loss, including grief associated with major life changes, traumatic events, serious illness, and other significant losses.
Where does Ben Carrettin practice?
Ben Carrettin is a double-board certified Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S) serving clients at his office in Houston, Texas and virtually throughout Texas. Consultation and ESI Coaching are offered throughout the US and internationally.
Ben Carrettin is a Nationally Board Certified Counselor (NCC), Nationally Board Certified Master Addiction Counselor (MAC), Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S) and Strategic Behavioral Advisor. He has been in practice in Houston for over 20 years and is the owner of Practice Improvement Resources, LLC; a private business which offers an array of specialized counseling, evidenced-based clinical consultation, Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) and targeted ESI-based services to c-suite, leaders and businesses.
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