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Benjamin HOWARD, LCPC, LPC, ADHD-CCSP, ASDCS
He/Him | Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (IL, KS) | Licensed Professional Counselor (MO) | Certified ADHD & Autism Specialist | Certified Telehealth ProviderBenjamin HOWARD, LCPC, LPC, ADHD-CCSP, ASDCS
Our director and co-founder, Benjamin Howard (formerly Lyons), provides clinical mental health counseling and diagnostic testing services. A practitioner since 2018, Benjamin’s career is rooted in over a decade of experience as an academic advisor, educator, and career coach. Since 2020, he has operated as a 100% telehealth provider, ensuring accessible care for clients across Illinois, Kansas, and Missouri.
Benjamin is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the states of Illinois (Lic. #180.015492) and Kansas (Lic. #04153), and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri (Lic. #2024025137). Himself an AuDHD professional, Benjamin is also an Adult ADHD & Autism specialist and Telehealth-certified provider.
Clinical Specialties:
Clinical Specialties:
Adult Neurodivergence: Certified clinical specalist in ADHD and Autism.
Career & Education: Adult career counseling and navigation of post-secondary education.
Diagnostic Assessment: Clinical evaluation and diagnostic testing services for clients age 18+.
Telehealth Excellence: Specialist in delivering high-quality, remote clinical care.
Clinical Training & Background
Clinical Training & Background
Benjamin’s clinical foundation was built in community-focused, safety-net environments. He completed his clinical practicum at Community Counseling & Assessment Services at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) and an internship with the Counseling & Advocacy Center of Kansas City Kansas Community College. During this time, he balanced individual therapy with advocacy, serving as a co-advisor for the Queer student organization and a consultant for faculty & staff on student crisis intervention. Specialized training highlights include:
ADHD & Autism: Trained by leaders in the field, including Dr. Roberto Olivardia (Harvard Medical School), Dr. Wenn Lawson (Australian Autism Research Council), and Prof. Jeremy Parr & Dr. Sarah Wigham (Sir James Spence Institute, Newcastle University)
Psychometrics & Psychopathology: Advanced training under Dr. Johanna Nilsson and Dr. Carolyn Pepper (UMKC), and Linda Werner, LCPC (Kansas Counseling Association).
Sex Therapy: Training and supervision with Dr. Tammy Nelson (Integrative Sex Therapy Institute) and AASECT Certified Sex Therapists Julia Schafermeyer, LCPC, (UMKC), & Rae McDaniel, LCPC, (Owner, Practical Audacity - Gender & Sex Therapy and author of Gender Magic).
The Purple Wellness Trust Inc.
The Purple Wellness Trust Inc.
Purple Wellness Counseling is guided by the Purple Wellness Trust Inc., a non-profit organization. The Trust operates as an advisory board for the practice and is intended to provide a voice for staff and stakeholders in the operational decisions and priorities for the practice. Documents for public review related to the Purple Wellness Trust Inc. are available here.
Robin & Birdie
Advisory Board Spotlight - Rev. Robin Kershner
They/ThemAdvisory Board Spotlight - Rev. Robin Kershner
Robin brings with them a wealth of experience and skills to the Purple Wellness Counseling advisory board. A graduate of Johnson County Community College and the University of Kansas, they are trained as a cultural anthropologist. Robin is presently a living historian with an emphasis on European fiber arts of the 15th and 16th centuries.
In addition to their academic background, Rev. Robin has donated their time as a volunteer pagan chaplain at the United States Disciplinary Barracks & Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary.
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