Benjamin Lara
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
About Benjamin
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!
What Benjamin helps with
- 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
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- 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
How Benjamin works
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “Very understanding and does listen to me.”
- “Ben’s professional experience becomes visible very early on. It’s given me confidence that I’ve made the right decision with seeking help. I feel supported and receive advice and tools to help equip if he is not available.”
- “He has been very insightful in helping me better understand how to process things and take responsibility for my own actions. Really like the guy.”
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- “Benjamin Lara is a wealth of knowledge, but he is eager to listen to you, and find what you need together. His extensive experience shines, while also allowing him to listen well, offers options, and gently challenge you as you are ready to grow. I highly recommend Ben!”
- “Awesome”
- “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.”
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