- Client-centered approach
- CBT strategies
- Solution-focused work
About Benjamin
Dr. Benjamin Lasky is a psychologist licensed in California and Nevada who uses client-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches. He keeps the work practical and direct, helping people talk through problems and build on their strengths. His style is down-to-earth and sometimes lightly humorous to ease tense moments.
Dr. Lasky focuses on a wide range of concerns, including addiction, mood problems, anxiety, trauma and family-related issues. He also addresses relationship and intimacy struggles, grief, eating and anger concerns, and work-related stress. He lists ADHD, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue among the areas he helps people manage.
He has three years of experience as a licensed psychologist and holds licensure details as CA Psychologist PSY19363 and NV Psychologist PY0726. His academic background and prior clinical roles inform his approach to assessment and treatment planning.
In sessions he blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused ideas. That means he pays attention to each person's perspective, helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns, and works toward small practical steps that can change daily life.
People seeking help for family and parenting concerns may find his combination of practical problem solving and empathic listening useful. He aims to help people improve communication, cope with co-occurring problems, and regain a clearer sense of direction.
How these approaches guide online work
Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and helping people feel understood. It focuses on the client's priorities and encourages self-directed growth. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect, and uses practical exercises to change patterns that cause distress. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on small, achievable steps and on building what already works in someone’s life.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. That conversation guides whether the focus is on exploring feelings, practicing skills from CBT, or setting short-term goals through solution-focused techniques.
Because session formats are not specified in the biography, confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule by removing travel time and allowing appointments during breaks or evenings. It can also let people choose shorter check-ins or sessions that do not require video when that better suits their day. Many people find these practical benefits help them keep momentum between sessions and apply new strategies to everyday life.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Nevada, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He works with a broad range of issues including addictions, depression, anxiety, trauma and family problems, plus relationship and intimacy-related concerns.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused ideas, focusing on understanding the person's view and practical steps forward.
What is his clinical background?
He has three years of experience as a licensed psychologist and draws on prior clinical roles to guide assessment and treatment planning.
What credentials and location are associated with this psychologist?
He is licensed as CA Psychologist PSY19363 and NV Psychologist PY0726 and practices from California.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.