Lyuchen Ben, MA

Counseling Psychology Practicum Student

Introduction

I practice Narrative Therapy, which emphasizes storytelling. Sometimes, people tell themselves a single story, which prevents them from seeing other possibilities. I help clients create more storylines in their lives. In this way, we can see more possibilities. I also help clients to look at ways culture shapes our storytelling. Students from all cultures are welcome to see me.

Current Position

  • Doctoral Practicum Trainee

Education

  • Doctoral Candidate in Counseling Psychology, The University of Iowa
  • 2022, MA in Educational Psychology, University of Minnesota Twin Cities
  • 2019, BA in Psychology, University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Clinical Competency

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Bipolar
  • Body Image/Eating Concerns
  • Gender Identity and Sexual Identity Concerns
  • Identity Development and Exploration
  • Life Transitions
  • PTSD/Trauma
  • Relationship Issues

Professional Affiliations

  • American Psychological Association - Division 17: Society of Counseling Psychology 

Publications

  • Ben, L., Koch, J. M., Mahatmya, D., & Amick, J. E. (2025). Are social services agencies in the US inclusive of transgender survivors? A website analysis. Journal of Social Service Research, 1-15. https://doi.org/10.1080/01488376.2025.2542268 

  • Turner, S., Berger, C., Niznik, K., Christman, S., Ben, L., Quanbeck, M., ... & Erickson, C. (2025). Developing and testing a measure of perceived barriers to persistence to graduation: A cohort study among multiethnic US college students. Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 1-24. https://doi.org/10.1080/07481756.2025.2540338

  • Lindley, L., Anzani, A., Barburoğlu, Y., Lynn, S., Ben, L., & Andert, B. (2025). “You’re gonna need way more variables:” What trans masculine, nonbinary, and agender individuals want sex researchers to understand. The Journal of Sex Research, 1–14. https://doi.org/10.1080/00224499.2025.2485285 

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