- Client-centered approach
- Addiction recovery support
- English and Spanish
About Benjamin
Benjamin 'Ben' Galloso is a licensed clinical social worker who practices in Florida. He holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and brings 14 years of experience to his work. Ben focuses on men's wellbeing among many concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, and questions about identity and intimacy.
Ben's style is warm and client-centered. He listens closely and follows the pace the person prefers. Sessions often include talking through thoughts, feelings, and body reactions to spot patterns that keep problems going.
He blends talking therapy with practical tools drawn from cognitive behavioral ideas and emotionally focused work. When both therapist and client agree, he may use light hypnotherapy to support progress. He also uses principles from SMART Recovery and is familiar with 12-Step programs for substance and behavioral concerns.
Ben has worked with people facing trauma, grief, codependency, relationship problems, ADHD, and career or life-purpose questions. He also addresses kink and alternative sexual culture topics, gender dysphoria, body image, HIV/AIDS concerns, and issues around abandonment and attachment.
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. He asks new clients to complete brief paperwork and a matching questionnaire before beginning. Fees vary by location and are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Approaches for online work and how they can help
Ben uses client-centered work, cognitive behavioral ideas, and emotionally focused methods in his practice. Client-centered work means the conversation follows what matters most to the person and emphasizes being heard. It helps people clarify goals and feel safer to try new ways of relating.Cognitive behavioral ideas focus on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. This approach helps people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try concrete steps to change how they respond to stress, anxiety, or addiction triggers.
Emotionally focused methods look at how feelings shape relationships and closeness. This can be useful for people struggling with intimacy, attachment wounds, or communication problems.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of therapy. The therapist will work together with the client to decide which methods fit the person's needs, goals, and comfort level. That decision can change over time as progress is made.
Regarding online work, confirm which session formats the therapist currently offers before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people continue therapy from different locations when schedules change. The therapist can discuss practical arrangements during the matching and scheduling steps to find what fits best.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Florida, District of Columbia
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, and questions about gender and sexual identity.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is warm and client-centered, combining talk therapy with practical techniques from cognitive and emotionally focused approaches. He follows the client's pace and focuses on what feels most helpful.
How much experience does he have?
He has 14 years of experience working as a therapist and counselor across many concerns, including addictions and trauma.
What credentials and region are listed?
He holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and practices in Florida.
In which languages can someone work with him?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. He is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Ask the therapist what formats are offered when you begin the process.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.