- Client-centered care
- Practical CBT tools
- Experience with addictions
About Benjamin
Dr. Benjamin Lasky is a licensed psychologist in California and Nevada who centers therapy on the person sitting across from him. He uses client-centered approaches alongside cognitive-behavioral techniques to help people understand what they are facing and find practical ways forward. He presents himself calmly and without judgment, and brings a touch of humour when it fits the moment.
He earned his Ph.D. from Ball State University. He has three years of experience as a licensed psychologist and has spent substantial time working in psychiatric hospital settings earlier in his career. Those experiences included supporting people with overlapping mental health and substance use concerns and working on an adolescent unit.
In sessions he helps people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try small, testable changes. He also focuses on listening closely and reflecting what matters most to the person in front of him. That mix of practical steps and empathic listening is used for concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and codependency.
He has worked with issues related to identity, relationship difficulties, grief, eating and mood disorders, anger, and work stress. He also supports people dealing with co-morbidity, communication and control problems, guilt and shame, and recovery from domestic violence or substance-related problems.
Dr. Lasky uses a straightforward style in sessions. He aims to help people tap into their strengths, set achievable goals, and build skills they can use outside the therapy room.
How his approaches guide online work
Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and helping people shape their own goals. In practice this looks like an open, nonjudgmental stance and reflection to clarify what matters most to the client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying thinking patterns and trying small behavioral experiments to change how people feel and act. It is often used for anxiety, depression, trauma reactions, and habit-related problems. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on clear, short-term goals and on building what already works in a person's life.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. He will discuss options and help figure out what fits the client's needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can shift as progress is made.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or school, and can reduce travel time. Some formats also let people use less bandwidth or have a quicker check-in when schedules are tight. Talk with the therapist about how sessions can fit into a typical week and which approach feels most helpful for your situation.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Nevada, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He works with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, codependency, relationship and intimacy-related problems, grief, eating and mood disorders, and stress.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He blends client-centered listening with cognitive-behavioral techniques and solution-focused ideas to set goals and try practical changes in everyday life.
What background and experience does he bring?
He holds a Ph.D. from Ball State University and has three years of experience as a licensed psychologist, along with substantial earlier work in psychiatric hospital settings supporting people with co-occurring conditions.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is licensed as a California Psychologist (PSY19363) and a Nevada Psychologist (PY0726) and is based in California.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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