Ben Ayantola(He/Him/His)
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Arizona•Texas
Anxiety - Couples counseling- Depression-Impulse control issues- Stress management- Trauma-
Ben Ayantola
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Professional statement
Ben Ayantola is the founder and manager of Advocatus Counseling, LLC. As a Licensed Professional Counselor he provides psychotherapy to adolescents, adults, couples and families that reside in Arizona and Texas. Ben utilizes evidenced-based interventions in his practices and a multifaceted therapeutic approach i.e. Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
His career in behavioral health began in 2006 working with adults with mental illness within the vocational rehabilitation setting. His work experience spans a variety of treatment settings (inpatient, outpatient, residential, and juvenile detention). This has enabled Ben the opportunity to work with a diverse population of individuals including children, adolescents, adults, couples and families.
Ben is passionate about being a person who is willing, and able to come along side an individual to experience what they are feeling and seeing within their life. He views it as a privilege to be allowed the opportunity to be introduced into your life and perspective. So in that, he takes the utmost care and respect when he speaks; within the words that he uses, and the body language that he presents.
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 11 years
Advocatus Counseling, Owner, 2020 - Present
NaphCare, Director of Behavioral Health Services, 2016 - 2022
Advanced Trauma Solutions, TARGET Trainer/Counsulant, 2013 - 2016
Evergreen, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional , 2020
Central Connecticut State University, MS in Professional Counseling and Rehabilitation , 2014
University of Connecticut, BS in Human Services, 2009
Northwestern Connecticut Community College, AA in Deaf Studies, 2005
Licensure
Arizona: LPC-18123 - Texas: 94863Languages
American Sign Language, EnglishSpecialties
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Couples counseling - Addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; strengthening communication and feelings of security, desire, connection, and love
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Impulse control issues - Building self-control and emotion regulation skills; managing and reducing problematic or dangerous behaviors, such as stealing or fire setting
Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Couples
- Families
- Parents
- Seniors (65+)
- Teenagers (13-18)
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
Insurance
Ben Ayantola is not in-network with any insurances.
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Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$150 (45min)
- Sliding scale:$0 - $150
- Initial session:$230 (75min)
- Couples sessions:$185 (50min)
- Family sessions:$200 (50min)
Additional session information
Out-of-network billing options
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Payment options
- Cash
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Venmo
- Zelle
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly
- Monthly
- Every other week
Client testimonials
"We had a good introductory call and plan on having a full intake in the coming weeks."
- Zencare client • March 2025Book a Free Initial Consultation
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