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About Benjamin

Benjamin Lara is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 11 years of experience offering practical, person-focused therapy. He helps people dealing with anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, stress, and ADHD. He aims to make sessions straightforward and respectful so people feel heard and understood.

Benjamin listens first and tailors his approach to each person's goals. He uses clear, down-to-earth language and focuses on what will make daily life easier. Sessions center on steps people can try between meetings as well as the things they want to talk through in session.

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Background and approach

His background includes work with grief, trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, and issues around intimacy and relationships. He also supports people facing chronic pain, caregiver stress, and challenges related to eating and sleeping. Benjamin draws on several evidence-informed methods to match the work to the problem at hand.

In the therapy room he emphasizes collaboration and practical tools. That can mean examining thought patterns, building small behavioral changes, or clarifying values to guide decisions. He also uses motivational techniques to help people find the energy to make changes.

Benjamin provides care from Idaho and conducts sessions in English. He frames therapy as a step-by-step process and works at a pace people are comfortable with. He encourages questions about how the work will proceed before making decisions about next steps.

Therapeutic approaches and online care explained

Benjamin often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. ACT encourages noticing thoughts without getting stuck and choosing actions that align with personal goals, which can help with anxiety, low mood, and life transitions.

He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test new behaviors. CBT breaks problems into manageable parts and offers concrete skills for managing symptoms like worry, angry reactions, or sleep disruption.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about goals, daily routines, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they try methods, adjust as needed, and pick practices that fit the person’s life and preferences.

Online sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is good for a fuller conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit shorter updates, coaching-style exchanges, or people who prefer typing. These options give flexibility to fit therapy into work, family, or medical schedules.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist address?
Benjamin helps with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, trauma and ADHD-related challenges. He also works with issues such as compassion fatigue, intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping problems, and caregiver stress.
What is the therapeutic style and approach?
He practices a person-centered style and uses approaches like cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, acceptance and commitment ideas, and mindfulness. Sessions focus on practical steps and the client’s personal goals.
How much experience does he have?
Benjamin has 11 years of clinical experience working with a variety of mental health and life challenges.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing from Idaho.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does pricing and payment work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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Experience
11 years
Licensed
Idaho
Languages
English

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