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Benjamin Lara

ID LCSW LCSW-35776
Credentials
ID LCSW LCSW-35776
NPI Number
1063846764
Location
Idaho
Languages
English
Benjamin Lara
15 years experience

About Benjamin Lara

I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 10 years of experience helping people work through anxiety, depression, physical trauma, end of life, addictions, and many other issues. I take a person centered approach and will tailor your counseling sessions to be about you and your goals. In my work with people I use a non-judgmental style of therapy through leading modalities of treatment including cognitive behavior therapy and motivational interviewing. I believe that all people deserve to be treated with dignity and respect and you will always get that from me. I know it can be difficult to reach out for help and it takes a lot of strength. Your action of seeking help has already shown you do indeed have a lot of strength within you! I look forward to meeting you and working with you!

Licenses

LCSW
LCSW-35776

Professional experience

  • Addictions
  • ADHD
  • Anger management
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Career difficulties
  • Coaching
  • Compassion fatigue
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Eating disorders
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief
  • Intimacy-related issues
  • LGBT
  • Parenting issues
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Sleeping disorders
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

  • BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
  • Blended family issues
  • Caregiver issues and stress
  • Chronic pain, illness, and disability
  • Codependency
  • Communication problems
  • Control issues
  • Dissociation
  • Divorce and separation
  • Domestic violence
  • Drug and alcohol addiction
  • Eating and food-related issues
  • Emptiness
  • Family of origin issues
  • Family problems
  • Fatherhood issues
  • First responder issues
  • Forgiveness
  • Gender dysphoria
  • Guilt and shame
  • HIV / AIDS
  • Hoarding
  • Hospice and end-of-life counseling
  • Immigration issues
  • Infidelity
  • Isolation / loneliness
  • Jealousy
  • Life purpose
  • Men's issues
  • Midlife crisis
  • Multicultural concerns
  • Narcissism
  • Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
  • Panic disorder and panic attacks
  • Paranoia
  • Personality disorders
  • Phobias
  • Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
  • Prejudice and discrimination
  • Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
  • Self-harm
  • Self-love
  • Sex addiction
  • Sexual assault and abuse
  • Sexual dysfunction
  • Sexuality
  • Smoking / vaping cessation
  • Social anxiety and phobia
  • Workplace issues

Clinical Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Languages

  • English

15 Reviews

“Hoping session goes well”

“I like that Benjamin engages in conversation with me instead of using one worded replies. It helps me feel more comfortable in sharing sensitive topics :)”

“Super Helpful”

“Excellent human being”

“I have seen Ben for several weeks now, and I already feel like I am making improvements. He is really insightful and makes good points. He allows me to take control of my own therapy, but not to drive it off a cliff. I am both supported and held accountable.”

“I am perpetually impressed and empowered by his wealth of relevant experience and the simple and thoughtful tools he gives me to navigate complicated challenges.”

“Best guide on the block”

“Benjamin is a very helpful and considerate therapist.”

“I have been working with Ben for a little over 2 years. Over that time he has helped me better understand AND accept myself. His kindness and compassion have helped me through some tough times. I was/am very fortunate to have him by my side.”

“I would absolutely recommend Benjamin Lara as a therapist. He has been a great therapist and has listened well and has provided me with valuable insight, perspective, and guidance.”

“Ben is lovely, empathetic, and helpful!”

“Amazing Therapist who knows CBT well and implements it in an effective way. There is ko bias, no recriminations, just focused on providing strategies to help you develop and tackle your challenges :)”

“Ben is great at acknowledging my perspective and working towards positive solutions together.”

“Ben makes feel comfortable and that helps me talk about touchy topics”

“Ben is a great therapist. He always makes me feel heard. He introduces different ways of thinking about things through warm conversation. I like his style.”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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