Alex Shink
July 11, 2023

Benjamin Leahy, MA, LMHC.

1. What's your practice focus and what kind of clients knock on your door ?

I primarily work with young men who are new to therapy. I tend to see young men who are struggling to manage their lives and do not understand their emotions, they just know they do not feel good. I find myself most comfortable taking a person-centered approach with the main focus being on the interpersonal relationship between myself and my clients. I also incorporate my Christian faith when requested by my clients.

2. Tell us about yourself. 

I have always dreamed of working for myself, but I was not sure how I would accomplish this. Once I went to college and found my passion for counseling, I figured private practice made the most sense to have these two converge. Fortunately, I have wound up enjoying private practice even more than I imagined. It is through this joy and gratitude that I am motivated to share this with my clients and help them to pursue the life of their dreams and make it a reality.

3. Tell us the story of a patient who you are most proud of helping.

I had a young man contact me requesting therapy. This young man told me he was desperate, and he certainly sounded like it. I am honored to have been part of his journey where he went from truly wanting to be dead to living independently, successfully working full-time, and creating a life for himself. This happened as a result of his bravery to stop the lies and tell everyone the truth.

4. What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a practitioner in private practice?

My biggest challenge is dealing with myself as a boss and an employee. I constantly have to adjust how I am managing myself in order to best serve myself as the boss as well as the employee.

5. What are the top 3 tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a private practice today?\

The top 3 tips I'd give to anyone looking to learn more about private practice is to


  1. Be yourself and put yourself out there for your potential clients to see.
  2. Create a web presence through a website, Psychology Today, and other therapy directories.
  3. Get an experienced supervisor.

6. Where can people find you?

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