Ben is committed to developing collaborative, trusting, and meaningful relationships with the people he serves.  He believes in the importance of treating a person as a whole by considering their mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing.  Ben has a background of supporting individuals with intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, and Down’s Syndrome.  He also has worked with individuals with a wide variety of mental health disorders and has worked as a behavior specialist consultant in residential living providers.  Ben understands the importance of advocacy, positive community relationships, and a person’s desire to be treated as an equal.  Ben uses a strength-based, person centered approach while also having a foundation in cognitive behavioral therapy.  He also utilizes behavior modification strategies and mindfulness techniques.