Ben Medley, LCSW, is a psychotherapist in private practice in New York City working with individuals, couples and groups.

Ben holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) from New York University, reknowned for its clinical focus and training.  For over eight years, Ben has provided psychotherapy to individuals, groups and couples and has specialized in working with the Gay and Lesbian community.  His expertise includes working with adults of all ages who struggle with depression and anxiety, sexual and gender identity, substance abuse and recovery, sexual issues, trauma and cultural adjustment.

Before private practice, Ben worked as a therapist in the Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services outpatient mental health clinic as a member of their LGBTQ treatment unit.  In addition, he has worked in Greenwich House’s AIDS Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Programs and developed a mental health program for college students studying abroad in Florence, Italy. 

Ben actively pursues ongoing training and uses a variety of approaches in his work including mindfulness meditation, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and systems-centered group therapy (SCT), in addition to more traditional psychodynamic approaches. He has also earned a post-graduate certificate in Advanced Clinical Work with the NYU School of Social Work and is a graduate of the Martha K Selig Institute.

With compassion, understanding and humor, Ben works with each individual to help him/her build on his/her strengths and create change.