Benjamin C. Lucal, M.A., LMHC

We seek counseling to make sense of what has happened, clarify what is happening now, and often, to figure out how to have a better experience. I am honored to counsel individuals working on a range of topics including life-transitions, relationships, emotional wellbeing, sexual wellbeing, gender identity, and recovery from encounters with charismatic con-artists and groups with cult-like features. When we meet, we will collaborate to determine a shared intention for counseling. Your goals may involve behavior, emotions, and self-awareness. Examples of possible goals include: improving relationships, reducing stress or overwhelming feelings, increasing presence, improving life satisfaction, etc. We will continually evaluate and revise your goals as needed. I am on an in-progress, life-long journey to understand the importance of culture, privilege, racism, ableism, heterosexism, gender oppression, classism, ageism, and more. I believe these social and contextual elements play an important role in our lives and relationships, the opportunities and liabilities we face, and our mental health. My formal education includes a masters degree in psychology from the Counseling Specialization program at Saybrook University as well as a postgraduate sexual health certificate program with Michigan State University School of Social Work. I did my master's level clinical internship at the Rainbow Health Center in Olympia, WA, where my training focused on serving people in trans, non-binary and LGBTQIA+ communities. I participate in cult-recovery focused education such as conferences, trainings, mentorship and private study. I engage in three ongoing clinical consultation groups as well as supervision with an AASECT certified clinical supervisor. I have a bachelor’s degree from The Evergreen State College, where I studied psychology, social psychology, democratic education, systems thinking, gender studies, and intersectional social and racial justice work. I am a member in good standing with the Washington Mental Health Counselors Association (WMHCA) and the America Association of Sexuality Educators Counselors and Therapists (AASECT). I hold a current license to practice mental health counseling in Washington State. I am currently offering both telehealth and in person sessions. The Telehealth URL/link is always: www.doxy.me/benlucal Call or text me at: 360-207-1809 Email me at: Ben@BenLucal.com Secure message me at: spruce.care/BenLucal I will do my best to reply to you within two business days.