Therapist profile
Benjamin Lara, LCSW
LCSW focusing on relationships and parenting
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- Anxiety and depression
- Addictions and recovery
- Family and parenting
About Benjamin
Benjamin Lara is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 11 years of clinical experience based in Idaho. He works with adults on concerns such as anxiety, depression, addictions, stress, parenting strains, relationship and family problems, and trauma. Benjamin also addresses issues like grief, intimacy-related difficulties, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and career stress.
He uses a person-centered approach to shape sessions around each client's goals. That means conversations focus on what the client wants to change and on practical steps to get there. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to examine thoughts and behavior and to encourage workable change.
Mindfulness techniques and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas also appear in his work. These methods can help people notice difficult feelings and take actions that reflect their values. Sessions emphasize straightforward strategies rather than jargon-heavy theory.
Benjamin has experience helping people dealing with family of origin issues, blended family concerns, caregiver stress, and the everyday strain of parenting. He also offers support around substance use, eating and sleep problems, chronic pain and illness, and intimacy or kink-related concerns.
Clients can expect a direct, respectful approach that centers their priorities. He invites people who are ready to address practical problems and life transitions to begin with a short matching questionnaire and a first session to set goals.
How sessions work
How his approaches work in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on identifying values and taking concrete actions that fit those values, which can help with life transitions, grief, and relationship strain.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts influence behavior and mood. It breaks problems into smaller pieces and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking and habits, useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating issues.
Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person’s experience and priorities. Sessions follow what the client brings, with the therapist offering reflective listening and support while clients set the pace and aims.
Finding the right approach often takes a few conversations. The therapist will work with the client to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process means techniques can shift as goals become clearer.
The practical advantages of online work include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm what is offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to keep regular appointments and to apply what is discussed into everyday routines.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Idaho
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with adults on anxiety, depression, addictions, stress, parenting and family problems, trauma, grief, intimacy-related issues, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and career stress.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a person-centered style that focuses sessions on the client’s goals. He combines this with CBT and motivational interviewing techniques to address thoughts and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 11 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working with a range of concerns including addictions and trauma.
What credential does he hold and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Idaho.
Can he work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.