The Team

Benjamin Lyons, LCPC, LPC, ADHD-CCSP, ASDCS, CTMH

He/Him | Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (IL, KS) | Licensed Professional Counselor (MO) | Certified ADHD & Autism Specialist | Certified Telehealth Provider

Benjamin Lyons (née Howard) provides clinical mental health counseling and psychological 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 an AuDHD professional.

Clinical Specialties:

Adult Neurodivergence: Adult ADHD and Autism assessments and support.
Career & Education: Adult career counseling and navigation of higher education.
Psychological Assessment: Comprehensive psychological testing and diagnostic services.
Telehealth Excellence: Specialized in delivering high-quality, remote clinical care.

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 Queer student organizations and a consultant for faculty on student crisis intervention. Specialized Training Highlights:

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).

Click here for his full CV.

Robin & Birdie

Advisory Board Spotlight - Rev. Robin Kershner

They/Them

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.

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.

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