Open Coast Therapy

integrative therapy for individuals and relationships

Healing Happens in Relationship

With yourself, with others, and in the safety of the therapeutic space. Whatever challenges and transitions you’re navigating, I’ll work with you to move beyond insight and into lasting change.

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About Ben Sheff, LMFT

brooklyn based therapist serving all of new york

As a therapist, I use both my lived experience and my clinical training to support you. Before changing careers in my 30’s, I spent over a decade working in hospitality, and had a short stint as an aspiring actor. One common thread I’ve found vital in these three professions is an ability to connect and be truly present with the people in front of me.

I received my bachelor’s degree from The New School, and my Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Iona University. My approach is integrative and draws from experiential, relational, and attachment-based therapies, including AEDP and IFS.

At the heart of this work is helping you feel secure enough in our therapeutic connection to explore yourself and your relationships with curiosity, compassion, and trust. I know that’s a lot easier said than done, and I’ll be with you all along the way.

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Services

Individual Therapy

Therapy is a collaborative partnership, not a project to "fix" you. We’ll work together to create a space where you can safely explore your history while staying grounded in the here and now.

This real-time approach helps us process things like anxiety, depression, trauma, and identity exploration more deeply. By understanding the different parts of your story and how they show up today, we can untangle old patterns and open up new possibilities for your future.

Couples Therapy

Couples therapy is an opportunity to find a new perspective on the patterns that exist between you. When you’re struggling with persistent conflicts, feeling a sense of disconnection, or navigating specific issues like finances, intimacy, or relationship roles, it can leave you feeling exhausted and misunderstood.

Rather than rehashing the same old arguments, we’ll slow down to de-escalate the friction and help you build a deeper, more compassionate connection—one that feels like home for both of you.

Men & Masculinity

Many men don’t reach out for help until things reach a breaking point, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Whether you’re feeling lonely or isolated, struggling with your relationships and sex life, or realizing that your old formulas for success are leading to burnout, I’ll work with you to navigate the pressures of modern masculinity.

Together we’ll map the internal pressures you're facing and work to build a more genuine, grounded kind of inner strength. Our goal isn't just to talk about your problems, but to help you feel more like yourself and live life with authenticity and connection.

Family Therapy

I offer family therapy for adult family members. We focus on the patterns and dynamics that have shaped, and can keep families stuck in old, outdated roles to help you move toward a more authentic connection.

Whether you are navigating major life transitions, addressing long-standing tensions, or redefining boundaries as adults, we’ll work to bridge the gap between where you’ve been and how you want to relate now.

FAQs

  • I offer virtual therapy sessions for individuals, couples, and family members over the age of 18 in New York State.

  • I treat a range of issues including depression, anxiety, healing from trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, identity exploration, and men’s issues.

  • Rates for individual therapy are $225 per 50-minute session

    Rates for couples therapy are $250 per 50-minute session

  • I am not an in-network provider with any insurance company. If your health plan includes out-of-network benefits, I can provide you with a super bill to submit for reimbursement.

  • I reserve a limited availability of sliding scale appointment slots based on economic need. Please contact me to inquire

  • At this time, I offer fully virtual therapy through a HIPAA compliant tele-health platform throughout the state of New York.

  • Each person is different, which means I tailor my approach to meet your individual needs. You can expect me to be genuine, curious, and compassionate. I’ll help you find new understanding of yourself, your relationships, and facilitate embodied processing through emotions you might not have let yourself fully feel before.

  • You can reach out through my contact form to schedule a free 15-minute consultation call.

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Reach out today for a free 15-minute consultation