- Client-centered approach
- Focus on men's issues
- CBT and solutions
About Benjamin
Dr. Benjamin Lasky is a licensed psychologist practicing in California. He holds credentials as a CA Psychologist (PSY19363) and a NV Psychologist (PY0726). He uses straightforward, client-centered methods and cognitive-behavioral techniques to help people manage emotional and behavioral concerns.
In sessions he focuses on practical problem solving and helping people use their strengths. He aims to listen without judgment and to help clients understand patterns that cause distress. He often brings a touch of humor when appropriate to ease difficult conversations.
Dr. Lasky has three years of professional experience listed in his profile. He has worked with issues such as addictions, mood disorders, anxiety, trauma and grief. He also lists specialties including ADHD, eating concerns, intimacy-related issues, and men's issues among others.
His approach blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. That combination is used to identify patterns, try small experiments, and set clear goals. Sessions tend to emphasize skills and practical steps alongside reflective listening.
People come to him for help with stress, relationship and communication problems, co-morbidity, codependency, and problems tied to prejudice or discrimination. He works in English and practices out of California. If you want to learn more, follow the Start Therapy process to complete the matching questionnaire and schedule a time.
How these approaches work in online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, acceptance, and understanding the client's viewpoint. It helps people feel heard and often supports work on self-esteem, identity, and relationship concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to reduce anxiety, manage mood symptoms, and change unhelpful habits.
Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes clear goals and short-term steps. It is useful when someone wants concrete changes and measurable progress without long-term exploration.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying approaches, checking what helps, and adjusting as work proceeds.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since the profile does not list specific online formats. Ask about available options when you schedule. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow a quicker check-in when time is short, and let people use methods like skills practice and behavioral experiments between meetings.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Nevada, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Common concerns listed include addictions, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief, as well as relationship and intimacy-related issues. The profile also highlights ADHD, eating issues, and men's issues among other focus areas.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
Therapy combines Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Expect listening that aims to understand your perspective, plus practical steps and goal-focused work.
What is the therapist's background and experience?
The profile states three years of professional experience. The therapist emphasizes working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns and practical problem solving.
Which credentials and region are listed for this clinician?
The profile lists CA Psychologist PSY19363 and NV Psychologist PY0726, and indicates practice in California.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.