About Benjamin
Dr. Benjamin Lasky uses a practical, person-centered approach to help people manage anxiety and related concerns. He is a licensed psychologist in California and Nevada and works in plain, direct language so parents can understand what to expect in sessions.
He draws on client-centered methods to build a respectful, nonjudgmental space. That means the session focuses on the person's experience and priorities while the therapist listens closely and reflects what matters most.
Background and approach
Cognitive behavioral therapy is also part of his work, which targets unhelpful thinking and everyday behaviors that keep anxiety and mood problems going. Solution-focused techniques are used when people want short-term, goal-directed change. In those sessions, conversations center on practical steps and small experiments you can try between meetings.
This can be useful for coping with life transitions, workplace stress, or changes in relationships. Dr. Lasky has three years of documented experience as a practicing psychologist.
He brings attention to co-occurring issues like substance use, mood disorders, and relationship stress when they appear alongside anxiety. He aims to help people identify strengths and build manageable routines. Sessions are offered in English and available through several online formats.
He likes to blend warmth and straightforward feedback, and he invites people to shape the focus and pace of work based on their goals and circumstances.
How therapeutic approaches shape online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person feels heard and respected. In online sessions this can help someone talk through anxiety, relationship worries, or grief while the therapist follows their lead and priorities.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) works by identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. Online CBT often includes short between-session exercises and concrete practices to reduce anxiety or manage mood symptoms.
Solution-focused therapy concentrates on small, achievable steps toward specific goals. It is useful for people who want targeted change, such as improving communication, reducing panic, or managing work stress.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit your needs, and adjust the plan based on what helps. Clients are invited to shape the pace and focus throughout care.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face interaction and shared visual cues. Phone calls can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or messaging can fit brief check-ins and quick problem-solving between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to continue work when life is hectic.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
Also listed
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Dependent personality
- Depression
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating disorders
- Emptiness
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Intimacy-related issues
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 3 years
- Licensed
- Nevada, California
- Languages
- English
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