- Client-centered approach
- Practical coping skills
- Works with mood concerns
About Benjamin
Dr. Benjamin Lasky is a psychologist licensed in California and Nevada. He uses a client-centered approach to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through hard problems and build on their strengths.
He favors straightforward conversation and practical techniques. Sessions often focus on understanding what matters to the person in front of him and finding steps that fit their life. He also draws on cognitive behavioral and solution-focused ideas to help people identify unhelpful patterns and try new behaviors.
Dr. Lasky has three years of documented experience in the context provided. His background includes work in psychiatric hospital settings and education of graduate trainees, which informs his work with people facing overlapping mental health and substance concerns. He approaches each case with curiosity and a sense of humor when it helps the work.
Common topics he addresses include mood disorders, anxiety, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and ADHD among other concerns. He pays attention to how multiple issues can interact, such as co-morbidity, codependency, or substance use alongside mood symptoms.
People who choose him can expect a collaborative, goal-aware process. He helps clients set concrete goals, practice new coping strategies, and check progress over time. If you want to begin, confirm the current session options before booking and follow the platform steps to match and schedule a first appointment.
How client-centered work and practical therapy translate online
Dr. Lasky blends client-centered principles with cognitive behavioral and solution-focused ideas to guide online sessions. Client-centered work means the session begins with the person’s priorities and experience. The therapist listens closely, reflects what he hears, and helps clients identify their own goals and strengths.Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers simple experiments to test new habits. Solution-focused therapy emphasizes concrete steps and small goals that can change daily routines and reduce distress quickly. Both approaches are useful for issues like anxiety, mood symptoms, trauma recovery, and coping with addictive patterns.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. He will work with the client to pick techniques that match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjust the plan as progress is made. The emphasis is on collaboration and practical problem solving rather than one fixed method.
Session formats are not specified in the provided profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Discussing scheduling and session length ahead of time helps sessions fit into everyday routines.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Nevada, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
He works with a wide range of issues including addictions, depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating concerns, anger, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and career stress.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a client-centered approach focused on listening and understanding the client’s perspective, combined with cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques to set goals and try practical changes.
What is his professional background?
He has three years of documented experience in the provided profile and has worked in psychiatric hospital settings and as an educator for graduate students, which informs his clinical perspective.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed as a CA Psychologist PSY19363 and a NV Psychologist PY0726, and practices in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
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