Our therapists offer premarital counseling in Colorado Springs, CO

I am Dr. Benjamin T. Finlayson, PhD, LMFT-S, a relational and couples therapist specializing in LGBTQIA+ affirming care. I work with individuals, couples, and families navigating relationship challenges, communication difficulties, identity exploration, and life transitions. My clients often seek deeper connection, stronger communication, and practical tools to build healthier, more satisfying relationships while feeling truly understood and supported in therapy.

I use evidence-based methods including EFT, SFBT, and relational approaches to support clients through relationship growth, conflict resolution, identity exploration, career and family transitions, and personal enrichment. Clients can expect practical tools, compassionate guidance, and strategies to foster meaningful, lasting change.

Seeking support can feel challenging, but you don't have to navigate it alone. I am committed to creating a safe, affirming space where you feel seen and valued. When you're ready, I welcome the opportunity to support you in deepening connection, enhancing communication, and cultivating fulfilling relationships.

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 16 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through life’s challenges. I specialize in anxiety, depression, anger, parenting, relationships, and major life transitions. I also enjoy helping clients navigate emotional development and supporting those who identify as gifted. My goal is to offer a collaborative space where clients can strengthen resilience, restore balance, and build healthier connections.

I hold a master’s in marital and family therapy from Fuller Theological Seminary and bring extensive experience working with adolescents, adults, and couples across a variety of settings. My approach integrates cognitive behavioral and solution-focused therapy to help clients develop insight, practice meaningful skills, and create lasting change.

I understand that reaching out for support often means something in life feels ready to shift. My role is to help you explore your experiences with honesty, compassion, and clarity. Whether you want to grow, heal, or regain a sense of direction, I would be honored to walk alongside you as you move toward your best self.

At the start of our work together, collaboration is at the core. You are the expert on your own life. My role is to support you with clinical training and therapeutic tools while honoring your lived experience and the strengths you already carry.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Treatment Victim Advocate. I am also a wheelchair user and have professional and lived experience working alongside LGBTQ+ communities. These perspectives shape my commitment to accessible and affirming care that recognizes both personal experience and the systems that influence our lives.

My approach to therapy is integrative and flexible. I draw from motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, and skills-based practices such as DBT and CBT when helpful. Our work is shaped around what feels most supportive for you. Sessions can be structured and goal-focused, or more open and reflective, depending on your needs and priorities.

I have extensive experience working with people impacted by harmful or high-conflict relationships, including intimate partner and family dynamics. I also work with people living with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. This space supports healing from trauma, grief and loss, relationship challenges, identity shifts, and major life transitions. There is no pressure to define your experiences in any one way.

Outside of the therapy room, a bit more about me: I’m a dumpling enthusiast, an open-world fantasy game explorer, and an avid reader who adds five new books to my TBR list for every one I finish.

If this feels like a good fit, I would be honored to roll alongside you.