Benjamin Lara

Benjamin Lara is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 11 years of experience. He focuses on meeting people where they are and tailors counseling to individual goals. Benjamin uses straightforward, respectful language and aims to make the first steps toward help feel manageable.

He takes a person-centered approach and shapes each session around what matters most to the client. Benjamin combines practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy with motivational interviewing to help people identify small changes they can try. Mindfulness and acceptance-based ideas are woven into sessions to help with stress and emotional regulation.

Benjamin has worked with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and relationship and intimacy-related issues. He also addresses caregiving stress, blended family challenges, chronic illness, codependency, and eating and sleeping problems. Narcissism is listed among his focus areas and may be discussed in sessions when relevant to a client’s goals.

Sessions aim to be nonjudgmental and practical. Benjamin helps people break larger problems into steps they can manage. He encourages clients to notice patterns, try new behaviors, and reflect on what works.

People who choose him can expect clear explanations of approaches and collaborative goal-setting. He invites anyone feeling stuck to begin with a short questionnaire and schedule a session to see if his style fits their needs.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Benjamin blends cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy into a straightforward, online-friendly approach. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing practical behavior changes to ease anxiety, depression, and stress. Acceptance and commitment therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then take values-based actions toward the life they want.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Benjamin will talk with the client about goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what feels useful. He helps people decide which strategies fit their daily routines and personal preferences rather than pushing a single method.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, shorten check-ins when needed, and allow work around appointments or caregiving responsibilities. Licensed professionals can often switch methods or session length to match what’s practical for a person’s life while keeping the focus on clear goals and small steps forward.