Benjamin is a proud native Michigander. Professionally he is a Psychotherapist fully licensed in the state of Michigan as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). He founded Stillpoint Counseling which is currently contracted to serve clients through Mindful Counseling GR. He is also the founder and creator of MetaFi, an Android and iOS app designed to support mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and body awareness. He earned a double major BA in Psychology and Family Studies from Cornerstone University and an MA in Counseling from Spring Arbor University. He is a member of the American Counseling Association (ACA). Benjamin is also a U.S. Navy SeaBee veteran of OEF Afghanistan. 

Outside of his professional duties, Benjamin enjoys reading, writing, streaming, stand up comedy, all things Calvin and Hobbes, a good cigar, and testing his anger management skills while rooting for the Detroit Tigers. He is married to a beautifully patient woman and they have two three rambunctious children together.

Benjamin’s current purpose for this blog is to create a space to vulnerably and authentically engage with a whole host of ideas and topics that interest him. Additionally he also aims to hone his writing skills while engaging with people from all walks of life. Therefore, the contents of this blog are his and do not necessarily represent the views of anyone professionally or personally associated with him (unless otherwise noted). He would love to connect with you via Twitter or in the comments of his posts.