Ben Pham, LCMHCA
Ben Pham is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA) who works with adults and adolescents navigating stress, identity, and periods of feeling stuck or overwhelmed. His approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that therapy should be a space where people feel understood rather than judged.
Ben often works with individuals who feel weighed down by expectations, whether cultural, relational, or internal, and who are seeking greater clarity about who they are and how they want to move forward. In sessions, he emphasizes creating a calm, supportive environment where clients can slow down, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most to them.
His work is informed by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Narrative Therapy, approaches that focus on values, meaning, and the stories people carry about themselves. Ben helps clients develop greater flexibility in how they relate to their thoughts and emotions, while building practical ways to live in alignment with their values.
At the heart of Ben’s work is a belief in each client’s inherent capacity for growth. He approaches therapy as a shared process, meeting clients where they are and supporting them as they build trust in themselves and their ability to navigate life’s challenges.
About Ben’s work:
Ben brings particular sensitivity to the experiences of clients navigating cultural identity, family dynamics, and the pressure to meet competing expectations. As a Vietnamese-American and as someone who has long been closely involved in caring for a sibling with level 3 autism, he brings lived awareness of patience, responsibility, and the complexity of relational roles.
He values therapy as a space where clients can explore their experiences honestly and at their own pace, without feeling rushed toward solutions. Ben listens deeply and works collaboratively, helping clients make sense of patterns in their lives while cultivating compassion for themselves along the way.
Trauma-informed care at Zenith
All clinicians at Zenith Counseling practice from a trauma-informed foundation. This means care is grounded in safety, consent, collaboration, and an understanding of how past experiences can shape the present.
Clients are thoughtfully matched with clinicians based on their needs, preferences, and goals.
Writing by Ben:
Honoring AAPI Heritage Month by Honoring Your Mental Health
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month—a time to celebrate the rich traditions, cultures, and contributions of AAPI communities. But it’s also an important time to pause and ask: how are you, really? If you’re part of the AAPI community and...
How to Stop Letting People Walk All Over You (Without Feeling Guilty About It)
You say yes when you want to say no. You tell yourself it’s “not a big deal,” even when it is. You go along with what others want, hoping they’ll appreciate you. But instead, you feel invisible. Overlooked. Trapped. You’re exhausted from trying to keep everyone happy....
Feeling Overwhelmed? The Answer Isn’t Less—It’s More.
Life feels like too much. Too many demands, too many expectations, too many things pulling you in every direction. You feel drained. Naturally, you think: I need to do less. I need a break. But what if that’s not the answer? What if the weight you’re carrying isn’t...
Self-Esteem? Self-Acceptance.
Self-Esteem. That thing we’re all supposed to chase after like it's the secret to happiness. But here’s the problem. The word "esteem" actually comes from the Latin root aestimare, which means to estimate. And get this, self-esteem is about estimating ourselves based...
Interested in working together?
If you’re curious about working with Ben or have questions about care options, the next step is simply to reach out. Our team will help guide you from there.
A brief message is enough. You don’t need to know exactly what to say.