Therapist profile
Benjamin 'Ben' Galloso, LICSW, LCSW
Florida
LICSW LCSW - Addictions and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LICSW, LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Florida / SW8346; LICSW, District of Columbia / LC200004294
- NPI
- 1568718682
- Experience
- 14 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- Florida
About
- Codependency work
- Hypnotherapy included
- English and Spanish
About Benjamin
Benjamin 'Ben' Galloso is a licensed clinical social worker with the credential LICSW in DC and LCSW in Florida and 14 years of experience. He sees adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, codependency, LGBT concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, and grief. He works in English and Spanish and practices in Florida.
Ben uses a mix of talking therapy and targeted techniques. He listens for patterns in how people think and behave, and he helps clients notice bodily and emotional signals that matter. He sometimes incorporates light hypnotherapy when both therapist and client agree it could help alongside regular sessions.
When addressing addictions and compulsive behaviors Ben draws on SMART Recovery methods alongside approaches that look at the underlying causes of avoidance. That combination aims to help people become more present to themselves and move toward recovery from substances or process addictions to people and behaviors.
He also brings training in multiple spiritual traditions and is comfortable working with clients who relate to mainstream, alternative, or minority spiritual paths. This can be part of conversations about meaning, values, and sources of support when clients want to include it.
Ben focuses on practical conversation, helping clients sort out thoughts, feelings, and coping patterns. He offers straightforward treatment planning and adjusts methods as needed. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Ben uses Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize the client's agenda, helping people talk through what matters to them and decide practical next steps. That approach supports issues like relationship patterns, codependency, and self-esteem by focusing on the client's own goals and experiences.He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and test unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is practical and action-focused, useful for anxiety, depression, and many stress-related problems. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) appears in his work for relationship and intimacy concerns, focusing on feelings and patterns between people to shift how someone responds in close relationships.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. He will work with clients to choose approaches based on their concerns, goals, and preferences. Decisions about adding techniques such as light hypnotherapy happen collaboratively and only when both agree it may help.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not listed in his basic profile. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Ask about specific session lengths and how hypnotherapy is incorporated when you complete the matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Florida, District of Columbia
Languages
English, Spanish
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address most often?
He works with depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, codependency, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma, and related concerns listed in his profile.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses client-centered talking therapy and supplements it at times with light hypnotherapy when agreed upon. He focuses on thought patterns, feelings, bodily signals, and coping behaviors.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 14 years of experience working as a therapist and counselor with a variety of concerns including addictions and codependency.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He holds DC LICSW and FL LCSW credentials and practices in Florida.
Does he offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; specific pricing depends on the selected location.
What do I do to start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your 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 you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.