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- Client-centered therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Motivational interviewing
About Benjamin
Benjamin Lara is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Idaho with 11 years of practice. He works on stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and other areas using approaches he describes as person-centered and practical. Benjamin says sessions focus on the client's goals and preferences while using proven methods to address symptoms and daily functioning.
Benjamin uses a client-centered stance in sessions. He aims to listen without judgment and orient sessions around what the individual wants to work on. That means conversations often begin by clarifying goals and identifying small, doable steps toward them.
He also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. CBT is used to spot unhelpful thinking and test different behaviors. Motivational Interviewing helps people resolve uncertainty about change and commit to next steps.
Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy are part of his approach as well. Those methods help people notice their internal experience and choose actions that align with their values. Benjamin uses these tools for stress, mood, and coping with chronic problems.
He has worked with addiction, grief, compassion fatigue, intimacy and identity topics including LGBT concerns. He also lists practical areas like sleep, eating, career stress, ADHD, caregiver stress, and blended family issues. Benjamin works with relationship and family-related problems as individual therapy focused on those concerns.
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment to begin.
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Approaches used in online sessions
Benjamin commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice thoughts and feelings without trying to push them away, and to choose actions that match their values. ACT can help with anxiety, low mood, and coping with life changes.He also relies on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating concerns, and many day-to-day problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will help clients decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process that may involve trying different techniques and adjusting plans over time.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. The account and scheduling process uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so therapy fits around work, caregiving, or treatment commitments.
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Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Idaho
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and many related issues listed in his specialties.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a person-centered approach and integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing along with mindfulness and ACT techniques.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 11 years of experience as a clinician.
Is he licensed and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Idaho.
What languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.