Dr. Ben Dickstein

Licensed Psychologist

One thing that’s probably helpful to know about working with me is that I use humor a fair amount, and I’m not afraid to share a bit about myself when it’s useful. I’ve found that both can go a long way in building trust and making therapy feel less stiff or one-sided. I do rely on evidence-based approaches, especially when there’s a clear fit, but I don’t see therapy as something that always needs to follow a strict “diagnose and treat” model. A lot of the time, it’s more about stepping back and looking at things from different angles—figuring out patterns, blind spots, and the bigger picture of how someone operates in their life. Sometimes the most useful work comes from just slowing things down and thinking more clearly about what’s going on. I also bring a personal perspective into the work, particularly when it comes to ADHD. I have it myself, so I’m not just speaking from a textbook. I get what it’s like to deal with the distractibility, the motivation swings, the frustration, and the effort to stay on track. That tends to make the work more practical and grounded—we’re not just talking about strategies in theory, but what actually works in real life. Overall, I’d say my style is collaborative, straightforward, and focused on helping you make sense of things in a way that actually leads to change.