Board Certified / Licensed Psychotherapist and Consultant
Board Certified / Licensed Psychotherapist and Consultant Live (346)-493-6181 / Houston, Texas Breathe. You Can Do This. My name is Ben Carrettin and I have been helping Texas businesses, professionals and their families for...
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Mental Health and Addiction Resources THANK YOU for visiting the Mental Health and Addiction Resources page at bencarrettin.com. Please read this brief run down below to understand what this list entails and the intention of...
Board Certified / Licensed Psychotherapist and Consultant
Board Certified / Licensed Psychotherapist and Consultant
Live
(346)-493-6181 / Houston, Texas
Breathe. You Can Do This.
My name is Ben Carrettin and I have been helping Texas businesses, professionals and their families for over 20 years. As a psychotherapist, I am a Nationally Board Certified Counselor (NCC), Nationally Board Certified Master Addiction Counselor (MAC) and Licensed Professional Counselor – Supervisor (LPC-S). Professionally, I am also an ESI Consultant for C-Suite leadership / business, Critical Incident Stress Management/Debriefing professional (CISM) and trained cross-cultural expert, seasoned trainer, experienced program director and organizational change consultant.
You will find that I am grounded, ethical and pragmatic psychotherapist whose is very dedicated to working with my clients. In addition to education and specialized training, I have over 20 years of professional experience working with:
Mood Spectrum, Anxiety and Depression
Work-Life Balance (professionals, college students, new parents)
Post-Divorce, Single-Parenting and Widow/Widower Stress
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Ben Carrettin has been working in the mental health and addiction field since 1992. He has worked in a variety of settings including private practice, private and grant-funded intensive outpatient programs, partial hospitalization programs and full inpatient hospitalization. B earned his undergraduate in Psychology from the University of St Thomas and attended Texas Southern University under a full scholarship for his Masters in Clinical Psychology.
Ben Carrettin: Professional Organization Involvement
He has also served as an active member of the Texas Society of Clinical Oncology (TxSCO), the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) as well as the Texas Society of Addiction Medicine (TSAM) and has served on several other local community boards, service groups and task forces within Harris County, Ft Bend County and the greater Houston area. Additionally, Ben has completed advanced training in drug-free stress and pain management for cancer and medical patients as well as over seventy-two hours of advanced training in Positive Recovery (a specialized program blending best practice addiction recovery with neurologically-supported principles of Positive Psychology and epigenetics).
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Ben Carrettin – Knowledge and Expertise
Throughout his career Ben has continued to improve his knowledge and expertise through advanced training courses, field application training, specialized training in corporate and legal processes, as well as additional graduate level courses. The areas of his focus include neurology/biology, behavioral cues of deception, positive psychology and epigenetics (gene expression), cancer resilience, organ transplant patients, transplant oncology, Parkinson’s, violence/death in the workplace, neurological and bio-mechanical basis of behavior and Eastern philosophy and the mind. He is also an active professional consultant for critical incidents in industrial and corporate settings, emergent/first responders and traumatic events, opiate addiction recovery and more. Ben is additionally a professional trainer in the area of social media and ethics for behavioral and healthcare providers.
In addition to working in mental health, Ben has worked in behavioral managed care; as both a Federal Network Manager and a the State Network Manager for Texas. One of his many duties included investigating concerns regarding hospital, physician and clinician quality of service. He also investigated adherence to best practice guidelines as well as both business and clinical ethics issues of contracted hospitals, physicians and clinicians. He is keenly aware of current best practices in the field of counseling as well as up-to-date, proven techniques to increase successful outcomes for his private clients. Ben gives private training workshops for clinical practitioners, teaching them how to build and improve their practice and work more successfully with insurance companies.
Ben Carrettin: Legal and Corporate Services
Beyond the more commonly known field applications for a specialist in human behavior, Ben Carrettin provides behavioral analysis and solution-oriented services for business and law. Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), Human Resource (HR) professionals, Legal Teams and Business Leadership can access special services. Special services include Jury Selection/Voir Dire Consultative Services, New Hire/Employee Assessment, Public Speaking and Presentation Skills for Leadership. Other services include Deposition Video Analysis, Clinical Assessment / Resource Identification and Workforce Transition Coaching.
Ben Carrettin : Board Certified Counselor, Strategic Advisor and ESI Leadership Consultant
Ben’s own experience working in the business sector and the field of human behavior, his graduate education in Clinical Psychology as well as advanced graduate training in Legal and Ethical Issues in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Advanced Biological Basis of Behavior, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Strategic Management and Pre-Trial Focus Groups have helped him to successfully support clients across a much wider array of industries.
In his private practice, Ben provides individual, couples and family counseling and consulting services. Specialty areas include: cancer patients, heart disease and organ transplant patients and their families, peace officers/fire and rescue, other emergency response professionals and rig and refinery workers (traumatic events), professionals in addiction recovery (drug and alcohol), complicated anxiety/fear, grief and bereavement, survivors of suicide (SOS), death/dying and life transition.
Ben Carrettin: MISC
He’s a husband, father of two, active in his field and community. He loves soccer, most any kind of music, Olympic games, learning about cultures, religions, art and philosophy. Ben is fascinated by epigenetics, micro-expressions and behavioral economics. He loves dogs, the outdoors, festivals and holiday gatherings. Ben is also a You’re-Safe-With-Me Dad, a big fan of the arts, live theater and performance, a gastronomic traveler and a children’s books author.
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Ben Carrettin is a Nationally Board Certified Counselor (NCC), Nationally Board Certified Master Addiction Counselor (MAC) and Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S). He has been in practice in Houston for over 20 years and is the owner of Practice Improvement Resources, LLC; a private business which offers an array of specialized counseling, evidenced-based clinical consultation, Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) and targeted ESI-based services to individuals and businesses.
*below you will find information on services, insurance and payment, live/virtual and more. If you are looking for a psychiatrist, residential treatment center, IOP or another resource please check out our Resources Page.
Insurance & Payment
Insurance:
As of February 1, 2025, this office will no longer accept insurance / will not be in-network with any managed care companies.
Clients using their out-of-network insurance plan benefits make payment at the time of services (as noted below) and are sent an itemized statement/”super bill” on the 15th of the following month. Clients mail these statements (within the time frame allowed by their plan) to their insurance company for the any reimbursement amount allowed under their specific benefits plan. (*link at bottom of page)
ONLY Psychotherapy sessions may be provided a monthly Insurance Statement (‘Super Bill’). *Please note that missed/no show appointments are consequently the responsibility of the client and not reimbursed or paid for by the insurance company; in network or out of network.
Any such documentation must be requested at the first session and will not be provided retrospectively, nor for any other service types. Keeping up with your receipts and statements is your responsibility.
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All services are provided by seasoned, trained and experienced professionals and as such we do not offer discounts, sliding scale, roll-over credits or other rate reductions or adjustments.
Live & Virtual Services
Individual Coaching and Professional Consultations are provided at our office and/or virtually.
Psychotherapy is offered both in person at our office and virtually for clients throughout the state of Texas. For clients who reside within the Greater Houston area and are requesting virtual session, the initial session must be in person before moving to virtual. This is subject to approval based on each individual case.
Addiction Recovery 101 Seminar for Parents, Partners and Spouses is provided at our office at various times throughout the year.
CISM / Critical Incident Stress Management services are geo-specific, dependent on situation, service type and location. The nature of the assignment determines where the services are provided. (These are for business and community events only and most commonly requested by Human Resources or upper level Management.)
Primary Services
Psychotherapy – Diagnostic Interview -($325 Session / *90 min) Assessment done during your first session
Individual Psychotherapy ($195 session / *60 min) – partial out-of-network reimbursement by insurance as your policy allows.
Individual Coaching/Consultations – ($165 Session / *60 min) – not reimbursed by insurance
Family / Partner Consultation ($325 session / *90 min) – not reimbursed by insurance
Family/Spouse Pre-Intervention Consultations ($425 Session / 2 hour) – not reimbursed by insurance.
(*Psychotherapy services are provided a detailed statement for insurance called a ‘super bill statement’ that clients may submit to their insurance company for any reimbursement that may be allowed under their coverage plan. It is the client’s responsibility to keep track of these and submit them within the time constraints issued by their insurance/plan. Any and all services other than psychotherapy are not reimbursed by insurance and will only be given a standard receipt.)
Live Services provided at our office located in the Bunker Hill Building at 9525 Katy Freeway in the Memorial / Hunter’s Creek / Hedwig Village area of Houston.
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MH & SA Resources
Mental Health and Addiction Resources
THANK YOU for visiting the Mental Health and Addiction Resources page at bencarrettin.com.
Please read this brief run down below to understand what this list entails and the intention of it.
This Mental Health and Addiction Resources page provides a starting point for those needing to access or learn more about options for help with addiction and emotional health concerns.
(**Suicide Prevention and Teen Crisis Resources listed near the bottom**)
The majority of the mental health and addiction resources below are listed because I have had multiple clients report good experiences, witnessed lasting, successful treatment outcomes and/or they have worked collaboratively with me to provide individualized, professional and appropriate continuity of care for my clients.
In most cases, I have actually met with these individuals and/or facility leadership, in person, to discuss their treatment philosophy and applied approaches as well as their commitment to their clients. In some cases, I have worked either with or for a listed mental health and/or addiction treatment resource in the past and have observed them in practice then and over time. (and yes, the list changes from time to time as I make updates based on new information).
*Not all client experiences or needs are the same.
*Please* do your own due diligence to find the resources that are truly the best fit for your individual needs.
*More on SOBER LIVING …There are many more Sober Living residences to choose from and the quality of service, recovery culture, dependability of management and cleanliness/security of environment varies hugely across these services. The ones listed above are some that I have referred to many times and my clients have done very well in their care/services.
Please remember that web images and a phone call are not enough information to make a wise decision – period. What you see online is marketing only. Do your own research; call and talk to every place you are considering. Always schedule a time to go out and tour the property and ask specific questions when you speak to them. A good sober house will gladly talk with you, show you around and openly answer any questions you may have. If they do not or you don’t feel it’s the right place for you, keep looking.
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Text 988 – or – Chat at 988lifeline.org
National Suicide Hotline 1-800-273-8255 / text 741741
National Crisis Hotline 1-800-273-8255
Harris County Crisis Hotline 1-866-970-4770
Fort Bend County Crisis Line 1-800-633-5686
Crisis Intervention of Houston TEEN Hotline – 832-416-1199
College Students – Contact Your College’s Counseling Center
Montrose LGBTQ+ Helpline – 713-529-3211
Houston Area Women’s Center (HAWC) – 713-528-2121
Fort Bend Women’s Center – 281-342-4357
Teens Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 74741
Connect with a crisis Counselor for 24/7 free crisis support via text messaging.
Texas Youth Helpline – Call or text- 1-800-989-6884
Free confidential help to youth in crisis who need help finding a Counselor, shelter, or someone to just talk to.
Teen Line – Call 1-800-852-8336 -or- Text TEEN to 839863
Provides peer-based emotional support before problems become a crisis.
Ben Carrettin is a Nationally Board Certified Counselor (NCC), Nationally Board Certified Master Addiction Counselor (MAC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S) in Texas. He has been in practice in Houston for over 20 years and is the owner of Practice Improvement Resources, LLC; which offers an array of specialized counseling, evidenced-based clinical consultation, Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) and targeted ESI-based services to individuals and businesses.
