I am a licensed psychologist in California and Nevada with over 20 years of experience. I specialize in LGBTQIA issues and am a proud member of the community. I also have worked over 10 years in a psychiatric hospital where I gained expertise with dual diagnosis patients (substance abuse issues + mental health disorder). I was also fortunate enough to work in the adolescent unit of the hospital as well. I earned my Ph.D. from Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. I am also an educator to graduate students and provide supervision as they pursue their licenses. This helps keep me motivated to stay current with emerging trends in therapy.
I mainly utilize cognitive-behavioral techniques as well as client-centered therapy. One of my favorite parts of conducting therapy is seeing diversity and being able to help those in all walks of life. I make no judgments and work hard to see things from the perspective of my clients. I see myself as a facilitator and I help my clients gain insight so they can tap into their strengths. Therapy is serious business, but I always like to use a bit of humor as appropriate. It is very important that everyone I work with feels valued and respected and I fully bring that to each and every session.
Thank you for your time and I hope to work with you.
Licensed Psychologist PSY 19363 California, PY 0726 Nevada
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent Personality, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Men's issues, Mood disorders , Narcissism, Prejudice and Discrimination
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
CA Psychologist PSY19363
NV Psychologist PY0726
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I highly recommend Dr. Lasky as a therapist on BetterHelp. Over the past year, he has consistently provided valuable support, offering various ways to engage in sessions. Dr. Lasky's accessibility and flexibility with scheduling have been crucial for me. His encouragement of journaling has significantly enhanced my therapeutic process. His reliability, non-judgmental listening, and insightful guidance make him an excellent therapist. Thank you, Dr. Lasky, for your continuous support and assistance.
Written on Jan 16, 2024 after therapy with Benjamin for 1 year and 7 months
He cares about the people that come to him
Written on Sep 12, 2023 after therapy with Benjamin for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and self esteem
Always available, always excellent advice. Dr. Lasky knows what my concerns are and responds as though he is very aware of what I’m experiencing and how to make me feel better.
Written on Dec 30, 2022 after therapy with Benjamin for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
Dr. Lasky listens like a good friend. He advises like a wise uncle. You can tell he genuinely cares about you. He is compassionate and smart. He responds to messages quickly. Easy to schedule sessions with him too. The best therapist I've had on betterhelp.
Written on Nov 03, 2022 after therapy with Benjamin for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I appreciate the time he takes to listen and understand my issues.
Written on Oct 21, 2022 after therapy with Benjamin for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coaching, compassi
I’ve been seeing Dr Lasky for the past several months and I’ve grown so much in regards to work and my personal life. He is there to listen to me without judgement and I knew when I talked to him I could share my thoughts in a safe space. I feel confident that I can navigate life without him, but know he’s around should I need him again.
Written on Sep 15, 2022 after therapy with Benjamin for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes