- CBT
- Motivational interviewing
- Mindfulness
About Benjamin
Benjamin Lara is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 11 years of experience based in Idaho. He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, trauma and many related concerns. Benjamin uses practical talk and structured strategies to help people navigate hard moments and make small changes that matter.
Benjamin favors a client-centered style that keeps the person's goals at the center of each session. He blends approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing to address unhelpful thoughts and strengthen motivation for change. Sessions are focused on clear steps people can try between meetings.
He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness methods to help people notice difficult feelings without getting stuck in them. These approaches are used alongside practical problem solving for issues like sleep, eating concerns, substance use, and caregiver stress.
Benjamin has worked with a wide range of life challenges, including relationship strain, family of origin problems, chronic illness, and sexual culture topics such as BDSM and kink. He discusses options openly and without judgment so people can find approaches that fit their circumstances.
People can expect direct conversation, goal-oriented exercises, and suggestions for practice outside sessions. The focus is on what the person wants to change and on gradually building skills to handle social situations, anxiety, and everyday stressors.
How his approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take small actions based on what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing different behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Motivational Interviewing supports people who are unsure about change by building their own reasons and plans for taking steps forward.Benjamin treats choosing an approach as a collaborative process. He will talk with the person about their goals and preferences and suggest techniques that fit those aims. Over the first few sessions he and the client will try options and adjust the plan based on what works in practice.
Confirm current session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling around work, caregiving, or medical appointments. They also allow for shorter check-in meetings when a quick strategy review is helpful, or audio-only sessions when video would be difficult. Ask about the available session types when scheduling so the setup fits everyday life.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Idaho
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, trauma, and related issues such as sleep, eating, relationship strain, and caregiver stress.
What style of therapy does he use?
He uses a client-centered approach combined with cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing to support practical change.
How much experience does he have?
Benjamin has 11 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Where is he based and licensed?
He practices in Idaho and holds the credential LCSW.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.