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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!
Additional areas of focus:Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, ADHD, BDSM, Kink, 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 / Nonmonogamous 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
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Benjamin Lara. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
His attentive listening is a superpower, his feedback is thoughtful and textured, his empathy contagious!
Written on Sep 13, 2023 after therapy with Benjamin for 5 months on issues concerning addictions, and trauma and abuse
Ben is a very patient and understanding therapist! He is really attentive to the needs that I present at any given time! I’m not the type of person that opens up to many people and I have no problem doing that with Ben. He has a really good vibe and has the right things to say to keep the positivity through the knowledge he possesses
Written on Aug 04, 2023 after therapy with Benjamin for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Ben is a great therapist and a beautiful person. I always feel re-centered, grounded and encouraged after our sessions. The best therapist I’ve ever had!
Written on Jun 26, 2023 after therapy with Benjamin for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I look forward to every session with Ben. We make progress each time, they really hear me and help me connect many dots along the way.
Written on May 16, 2023 after therapy with Benjamin for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I’m so happy I started therapy. It’s been one of the most rewarding decisions of my life.
Written on Feb 28, 2023 after therapy with Benjamin for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, anger management, career difficulties, and coaching
Benjamin is great! During our first session, as well as listening to my issues, he gave me a simple trick to practice for the week and it really helped. I've been feeling more empowered and more in control.
Written on Jan 25, 2023 after therapy with Benjamin for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
Best therapist I've ever had. I've had six
Written on Jan 03, 2023 after therapy with Benjamin for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Very supportive & gets straight to the point of problems in a very caring and understanding manner.
Written on Dec 07, 2022 after therapy with Benjamin for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Benjamin has helped me a lot and I always look forward to our sessions.
Written on Dec 02, 2022 after therapy with Benjamin for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd
He’s amazing!
Written on Nov 29, 2022 after therapy with Benjamin for 7 months on issues concerning depression, self esteem, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, adhd, sleeping disorders, addictions, and bipolar disorder
He’s patient with me, kind and understanding. I feel lucky to have met Benjamin and to have him to talk to has been life changing.
Written on Nov 03, 2022 after therapy with Benjamin for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion
Benjamin is a wonderful and caring counselor and listens extremely well. He brings questions that push me and gives work that helps me grow. 10/10
Written on Sep 21, 2022 after therapy with Benjamin for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and adhd
One session and im sold
Written on Sep 16, 2022 after therapy with Benjamin for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Ben is wonderfully understanding. He has helped me look at things objectively and has helped me learn many new skills on how to improve my mental well being. Anyone that has the pleasure to speak with and learn from him is extremely fortunate.
Written on Aug 04, 2022 after therapy with Benjamin for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
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Written on Aug 04, 2022 after therapy with Benjamin for 7 months on issues concerning lgbt, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, and adhd
On the answer I wrote completely disagree. It should have been strongly agree. I read and responded too fast for my brain to process. Benjamin is fantastic!
Written on Jul 15, 2022 after therapy with Benjamin for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Ben has been great to work with! We have been meeting for about 7 months. We started slow... its a marathon not a race... he got to know me, know my struggles, understand the complexities of my situation to really help me understand ME. He is very compassionate, empathetic, and helpful. He listens, he lets the sessions go where they need to go. I lead, he has no agenda but help me through what is happening now or what ever it is that needs addressing.
Things are tough for us all. He has helped me so much. THERAPY has helped me so much. I would recommend him to anyone.
Written on Jul 07, 2022 after therapy with Benjamin for 6 months on issues concerning depression, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Very knowledgeable and easy to connect with, keeps focused on the treatment while being caring and relatable.
Written on Jul 01, 2022 after therapy with Benjamin for 2 months on issues concerning family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue
Ben is awesome. He's able to understand the situation and offer remarkably valuable advise and techniques.
Written on Jun 13, 2022 after therapy with Benjamin for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Benjamin has been very helpful through our conversations and has put me on a plan to better manage my mental health.
Written on Jun 09, 2022 after therapy with Benjamin for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Benjamin is great!
Written on Jun 07, 2022 after therapy with Benjamin for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
Hes the best
Written on May 25, 2022 after therapy with Benjamin for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
Benjamin is great at listening and encourages small steps when needed. I love that he doesn’t make me face everything at once. He has given me practical adive I can use on a daily basis to reduce my anxiety. Thank you Benjamin!
Written on May 07, 2022 after therapy with Benjamin for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and sleeping disorders
Gives me what I need even if I don't know what that is.
Written on Mar 28, 2022 after therapy with Benjamin for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, and grief
Benjamin is kind and insightful. I also like how he gave me some coping skills in my very first session. Working with him has been very helpful.
Written on Mar 14, 2022 after therapy with Benjamin for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse
I feel like he gets my situation very well
Written on Mar 07, 2022 after therapy with Benjamin for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
I needed that extra jolt of confidence. Benjamin helped me explore my options, reminded me how important happiness is when weighing pros and cons, and was always super respectful of my choices. If only they were in my network for insurance purposes. I am committed to living authentically. Thank you.
Written on Jan 11, 2022 after therapy with Benjamin for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder
Working with Ben has been great so far! Being able to just talk about what I’m feeling and the tips and exercises we’ve worked on have really helped my anxiety. I’m very excited to see what we’re able to accomplish together.
Written on Jan 08, 2022 after therapy with Benjamin for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, coping with life changes, and lgbt
I’m a little leery of a lot of therapists. I don’t believe that everybody that has a license is necessarily cut out for doing therapy, however; I feel confident in Benjamin and his ability to help me find the direction I need to go with my mental health.
Written on Dec 31, 2021 after therapy with Benjamin for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I'm so pleased with the work I have been able to do with Benjamin Lara. As a fellow LCSW, I appreciate that we have similar educational backgrounds and "speak the same language". I appreciate his expertise and outside perspective which allows him to share new and different strategies with me as I navigate some family concerns. I feel heard and respected. I would highly recommend him!!
Written on Dec 30, 2021 after therapy with Benjamin for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
I’ve only done one session with Ben, but I appreciate his approach to make me feel heard and understood. He is a great conversationalist, and gives great exercises to practice in everyday scenarios.
Written on Dec 27, 2021 after therapy with Benjamin for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Ben is very engaging, thoughtful, and thoroughly cares about his clients.
Written on Dec 26, 2021 after therapy with Benjamin for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
At first I was incredibly nervous to go through with therapy, especially since its my first time. Benjamin Lara was very warming, welcoming, and helpful when first meeting, all my worries were washed away after the first session. Benjamin pushes me to try new things and helps walk through how to deal with situations that negatively impact me. I love how he starts off by having me find ways that help me cope before jumping into all the raw emotional material so when we do get into it I already know how to deal with the feelings. Benjamin leaves me feeling hopeful after out sessions.
Written on Dec 26, 2021 after therapy with Benjamin for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Ben helps a lot and is always able to see a way through whatever problem I might be having. He is a very well rounded person with a lot of experience in a wide variety of topics. I feel very comfortable talking to him about anything.
Written on Dec 26, 2021 after therapy with Benjamin for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
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