About me
Ben Spellman, MS, LMFT
Relevant Life Experience:
-Actively in long-term recovery from opioid and alcohol use disorders
-Involvement with Collegiate Recovery Community at the University of Alabama for 5+ years
Work Experience:
-Resident Assistant at various inpatient substance use treatment facilities
-Program Specialist at 12-Step Immersion facility
-Certified Peer Support Specialist for athletes at the University of Alabama and the University of Alabama at Birmingham
-Certified Peer Support Specialist for fraternities at the University of Alabama
-Peer Recovery Specialist at inpatient substance use facility
-Clinical internship with Bradford Health Services
-Therapist intern at Capstone Family Therapy Clinic
-Substance Abuse Therapist for CED Mental Health Center
-IOP Therapist for Bradford Health Services
-Director of Student Support Services at Shorter University
Education:
-B.S. in Addiction and Recovery Sciences from the University of Alabama
-M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Alabama
-Official certified SYMBIS facilitator
With a unique combination of life experience, work experience, and education, I possess the skills and knowledge needed to provide you and your family with an individualized plan to reach your goals. I have a passion for helping others and take my work very seriously. I truly appreciate you taking the time to view this site and look forward to hearing from you soon!